The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the opening of new family reunification permit processes, a strategy it intends to implement in coordination with various Latin American governments and the government of Canada.
According to the US government, these measures are aimed at “significantly reducing illegal border crossings”, which, as has been shown in the past, is achieved by expanding existing legal routes, but also by tougher consequences for not using them.
The released document said the program will benefit certain relatives of Salvadorans, Guatemalans and Colombians who are citizens or residents of the United States. They could be granted a visa to travel to the United States and be with their loved ones during the course of their trial. wandering.
With that in mind, the dependents of US citizens or residents who already have a Form 130 or Petition for Relative Abroad have been approved.
These individuals will receive an invitation to complete Form 1-134A to provide evidence of economic support.
How long is the probation period?
According to DHS, individuals who are granted probation for temporary residency in the United States under these procedures are typically granted probation for up to three years.
However, the decision to grant temporary release on humanitarian grounds is made on a case-by-case basis and the duration of such release may vary depending on the individual’s circumstances.
After a person has been paroled to the United States, they can apply for a work permit while awaiting the availability of their immigrant visa.