The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a new process for reuniting families from Ecuador with their U.S. citizen or permanent resident relatives. This is part of the current Administration’s efforts to improve legal pathways and address irregular immigration. The parole process allows qualifying Ecuadorian nationals to join their family members who are already legally in the U.S. and to be considered for temporary parole for up to three years while they wait to become permanent residents.

To be eligible, individuals must have an approved Form I-130 and meet various requirements, including health and security checks. The process begins when the U.S. citizen or permanent resident family member receives an invitation from the Department of State. They can then request parole on behalf of the Ecuadorian beneficiary and their eligible family members.

Parole is granted on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Those paroled can request employment authorization while they wait for their immigrant visa. This process is authorized by the Immigration and Nationality Act, and similar family reunification parole programs have been established in the past for other countries.

If you have questions about the parole program or any other immigration-related issue, contact us at ILBSG. We actively monitor ongoing updates to U.S. immigration policy to ensure our clients get the right advice.

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