Several humanitarian programs let people stay and work in the U.S. based on conditions in their home country, arriving as a child, or harm they suffered. Each has its own eligibility rules and evidence.
- Temporary protected status (TPS) Protection and work authorization for nationals of designated countries, and re-registration.
- DACA & DACA renewals Deferred action for people brought to the U.S. as children, and renewals.
- U visa Protection for victims of qualifying crimes who help law enforcement.
- VAWA self-petitions Self-petitions for survivors of abuse by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative.
- Special immigrant juvenile status Relief for minors who were abused, abandoned or neglected by a parent.
- Parole in place Parole for eligible relatives already in the U.S., including military families.
- Humanitarian parole Temporary entry to the U.S. for urgent humanitarian reasons.
Not sure which path fits your case? Talk it through with an attorney.
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