“parole in place”

This page presents an official legal definition of “parole in place” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

Discretion that allows aliens who are already physically present in the United States without inspection or admission an opportunity to stay in the United States for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Parole in place falls under INA section 212(d)(5)(A).

Source: USCIS Glossary (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)