Humanitarian programs
The United States has humanitarian programs and protection to help people in need who are not citizens. These programs allow people to live in the USA either permanently or temporarily. They help people who are dealing with disasters, persecution, and urgent situations in their home countries. This includes refugee resettlement, asylum, parole, and other programs.
Asylum in Canada
Asylum in Canada
Many migrants are crossing the Canadian-U.S. border to seek asylum in Canada. It is important to know asylum seekers who enter Canada via land border ports of entry are being refused entry and returned to the USA under the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA).
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Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans
Read about the parole program that allows people to live and work in the USA temporarily. How to apply, requirements for beneficiaries and sponsors. Instructions and travel warnings.
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