Is a child eligible to apply for Humanitarian Parole if they are facing an emergency situation in their home country?

Yes, a child in California is eligible to apply for Humanitarian Parole if they are facing an emergency situation in their home country. Humanitarian Parole is a form of temporary immigration relief granted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to an individual who is otherwise ineligible to enter the United States. It is granted on a case-by-case basis and only in exceptional circumstances. The purpose of Humanitarian Parole is to bring a person into the United States temporarily, but with the hope that granting them entry will alleviate an urgent humanitarian situation. This might include, for instance, a child who is facing a life-threatening medical condition or a child who is in imminent danger from a war, natural disaster, or other emergency situation. In order for a child to receive Humanitarian Parole, the child must demonstrate to DHS that their circumstances warrant an exception to their inadmissibility. The process of applying for Humanitarian Parole can be complex, and it is recommended that someone obtain legal assistance before applying. The application must include proof of the emergency situation and the reason the child must enter the United States. The DHS will consider the application and make a determination on the merits of the case. If approved, the child will be granted temporary immigration relief and may be able to remain in the United States until the emergency situation is resolved.

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Sí, un menor de edad puede solicitar la Parole Humanitaria si se encuentra en una situación de emergencia en su país de origen. Según la ley de inmigración de California, el estado permite a las personas que se encuentran en situaciones de emergencia, como desastres naturales, aplicar para la Parole Humanitaria a los Estados Unidos. Esto significa que el menor de edad no necesita tener una visa de inmigrante válida para ingresar al país. El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) (USCIS), el cual es responsable de aprobar solicitudes de Parole Humanitaria, evalúa las situaciones de emergencia y los casos humanitarios con un enfoque individual. Esto significa que el solicitante debe demostrar que, si se les niega la Parole Humanitaria, se enfrentarían a una situación desesperada que comprometería su salud material o física. Además, el USCIS también evaluará el impacto de la Parole Humanitaria en el menor de edad, la salud pública y la seguridad pública. Por lo tanto, sí, un niño es elegible para solicitar la Parole Humanitaria si está enfrentando una situación de emergencia en su país de origen. Sin embargo, los solicitantes deben tener en cuenta que es responsabilidad del DHS evaluar y determinar si una solicitud de Parole Humanitaria es adecuada para la situación.

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