O que é Advance Parole?
Denice Flores • August 22, 2024
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Advance parole é um documento de viagem que permite que você viaje temporariamente para fora dos Estados Unidos e retorne ao país. Os solicitantes de advance parole precisam preencher o Formulário I-131, Solicitação de Documento de Viagem, junto ao Serviço de Cidadania e Imigração dos EUA (USCIS) e pagar a taxa de solicitação. Quando a solicitação é aprovada, o USCIS emite ao solicitante um Formulário I-512L, o documento de advance parole. Esse documento deve ser apresentado aos oficiais de imigração para solicitar admissão nos Estados Unidos após viajar para o exterior.
Existem várias maneiras de uma pessoa se qualificar e obter o advance parole. Solicitantes de ajuste de status, beneficiários do DACA e indivíduos que precisam viajar por razões humanitárias urgentes são três tipos comuns de solicitantes que podem requerer o advance parole, embora existam outros.
Solicitantes de ajuste de status
podem solicitar o advance parole quando enviam sua solicitação de green card ou enquanto a solicitação de green card está pendente. Os solicitantes de ajuste de status devem obter o advance parole antes de viajar para fora dos Estados Unidos para evitar problemas com a solicitação do green card. Obter o advance parole por meio de uma solicitação de ajuste de status não requer uma emergência ou propósito humanitário para a viagem. Vale ressaltar que, ao solicitar o advance parole por meio de uma aplicação de ajuste de status, a taxa de arquivamento do Formulário I-131 não é necessária.
Os beneficiários do DACA
também podem solicitar o advance parole para viajar ao exterior por razões humanitárias, de emprego ou educacionais. Razões humanitárias incluem atendimento ou tratamento médico, visita a um parente doente ou para serviços funerários de um parente. Propósitos educacionais incluem estudos no exterior, pesquisa acadêmica e mais. Propósitos de emprego incluem trabalho, treinamento, reuniões, entrevistas e outras atribuições específicas de trabalho.
Certos indivíduos também podem solicitar o advance parole devido a uma razão humanitária urgente
ou para promover um benefício público significativo.
Para demonstrar que a viagem é por razões humanitárias, educacionais ou de emprego, o solicitante deve fornecer provas
disso ao USCIS.
Como mencionado, estas são as três maneiras mais comuns de obter o advance parole, mas não são as únicas. Se você tiver dúvidas sobre outras maneiras de obter o advance parole, se acredita que se qualifica para o advance parole ou se tem perguntas sobre sua elegibilidade, por favor, agende uma consulta com um de nossos advogados experientes e teremos muito prazer em ajudá-lo.
Este blog não se destina a fornecer aconselhamento jurídico e nada aqui deve ser interpretado como estabelecimento de um relacionamento advogado-cliente. Por favor, agende uma consulta com um advogado de imigração antes de agir com base em qualquer informação lida aqui.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a major change to the H-1B cap selection process. Under a final rule issued on December 29, 2025, USCIS will replace the long-standing random H-1B lottery with a wage-weighted selection system that favors higher-paid and more complex positions. The rule is scheduled to take effect on February 27, 2026 , just ahead of the fiscal year 2027 H-1B cap registration season, unless delayed by legal challenges. If implemented, USCIS is expected to release additional guidance explaining how employers must submit registrations under the revised process. This change marks one of the most significant reforms to the H-1B program in recent years. Up until 2025, all registrations were treated equally once the annual cap was reached. Under the new system, selection odds will be tied to wage levels based on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. All H-1B registrations will still be placed into a single selection pool, but registrations tied to higher wage levels will receive multiple entries into that pool, increasing their likelihood of selection. Lower wage levels will receive fewer entries, making selection less likely but not impossible. H-1B wage levels are not determined solely by salary. Each wage level reflects the complexity of the job, the level of responsibility involved, and the education and experience required . Entry-level positions involving routine duties and close supervision are generally classified at the lowest wage level, while positions requiring independent judgment, advanced skills, and significant responsibility fall into higher wage levels. The highest wage level is reserved for roles that involve expert knowledge, strategic decision-making, and substantial leadership or technical authority. USCIS is expected to closely scrutinize selected petitions to ensure that the wage level claimed during registration is supported by the job duties and salary offered in the petition. Any discrepancies between the registration and the petition may result in requests for evidence, denials, or enforcement action. With the elimination of the purely random lottery, employers should begin preparing early by carefully evaluating job descriptions, wage levels, and overall H-1B strategy. Accurate classification and thoughtful planning will be essential under this new wage-based selection system. If you are an employer considering H-1B sponsorship, or a foreign professional wondering whether your position may qualify under the new wage-based system, consulting with experienced immigration counsel is more important than ever. Santos Lloyd Law is actively advising clients on H-1B cap registrations and strategy under the new rules. To discuss your options or determine whether you may qualify, contact our office to schedule a consultation.
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