USCIS Announces End of Parole Program in Moscow

USCIS Announces End of Parole Program in Moscow

Questions and Answers

Q1. Why has USCIS stopped authorizing parole to this group of individuals?
A1. Parole allows a person to enter the United States but does not provide a path to permanent immigration status. Because the provision in the Lautenberg Amendment that allows adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident status for denied refugee applicants who are paroled will expire Sept. 30, 2011, USCIS will not continue to offer parole to persons who are not eligible to adjust their status.

Q5. What if all my family members are not ready to travel by Sept. 30, 2011? Can I enter the United States and return for my family later?
A5. Each individual, whether part of a family or not, who has been authorized parole must enter the United States by Sept. 30, 2011.