Port Parole Attempt - Some info.

@John, great subject choice, I actually forgot about these, as it has been a long time since I have done one and only did them for the reason put forth. The ones I have done were good, and client was allowed to travel. However, all were done for Medical reasons, and it was much more work then an average waiver. This was all before COVID also. Thanks for a good topic for discussion.

Actually...I have the criteria that CBP uses to issue Port Paroles. It is the one that was recently changed as per this thread for sure. However, when the border reopens, they will likely go back to it. It is extremely detailed, and I could have told you that a parole would have failed at the land border due to the pandemic. However, you can still get it if it falls under the relevant criteria category and you have to get it set up and used at the airport if possible. There the chief will evaluate it and make an on the spot decision. It is similar but different from the old policy in many ways.

Again, ultimately the chief makes the final decision on these paroles. We have obtained them for people prior to Covid. We called down to the borders that we deal with and send the person down to speak to a specific chief. Paroles are hit and miss on a good day. I have seen them give one for a guy to attend a pool tournament but deny one for a guy that wanted to visit his sick mum in the hospital. CBP under Trump tightened up on paroles and they were harder to obtain.

Also, they have a pre-Covid provision that they MAY only grant a parole if the person had a waiver pending in the system and it was considered approvable. So yeah there is a bunch of other criteria that are used to make a determination regarding whether they will approve or deny a parole. You had previously mocked us having DHS contacts but it pays off for obtaining material as related to the topic of this thread.

Ken Scott
Senior U.S. Immigration Law Intelligence Analyst
www.usentrywaiverservices.com
888 908-3841
604 332-9213

@Ken

Can you post something you have that's not just opinion on this topic? Your opinion is valid, but see how I posted the actual message from Homeland Security?

Can you post something actually FROM Homeland Security instead of just "we do/did this, and we have this..." like SHOW everyone, that helps them more than saying you have something.

Remember, this forum is also for the DYI set as well as people who may use/want to use companies.

For example, the Chiefs name so people in that area could try that.

This thread just popped up on my email today. It is indeed a week old, and it is something that may not be as relevant today. The bottom line is that the land border is closed to nonessential travel for the moment. I do have the parole criteria that CBP uses in deciding whether to grant a parole or not though. They really did not like granting paroles even before Covid.

If people need to enter the USA, they can enter at CBP preclearance at select Canadian airports. However, they may not be able to enter to enter if they have been deemed inadmissible. However, I have a simple solution to this issue. All they have to do is call their local border and explain their situation to the chief. The chief will likely give his opinion as to whether they have a chance of getting approved for a parole or not.

Hence, there is really no need for people to even take this thread seriously since entry is always up to the discretion of the chief on duty. I am also always hesitant when people use the DIY method regarding these border crossing cases. It is very risky since the person can find themselves ending up with a 5-year ban that could turn into a lifetime one.

Ken Scott
Senior U.S. Immigration Law Intelligence Analyst
www.usentrywaiverservices.com
888 908-3841
604 332-9213
info@deniedentrytousa.com

@Ken

No one is going to apply for a Port Parole and end up with a "ban".

Ok well they can listen to you and then come to me since they will need a waiver because of you. Obviously, you do not understand the U.S. Immigration Nationality act. Smh So will you pay their bill when they end up getting screwed? smh.

Lord Ken Scott
Senior U.S. Immigration Law Intelligence Analyst
www.usentrywaiverservices.com
888 908-3841
604 332-9213
info@deniedentrytousa.com

@Ken

They are applying for emergency entry into the United States in WRITING. Unless they divulge something ludicrous, Homeland Security isn't going to punish them for applying. Either your not understanding the context of what I am saying, or your desperately hoping someone might pay you for something because they are "afraid" of making a mistake.

Port Paroles are infrequent and can be very arbitrary. That is true. That is why I started this thread with general information on an ACTUAL Port Parole. Wiht an ACTUAL response from Homeland Security. This is what people on the forum find interesting.

Again, it is obvious that you do not understand how Expedited Removals & 5-year bans are processed. If so, then you would not make these ridiculous statements. smh Let me educate you here quickly Slick. Before Covid, a person could go down to a border and state "I am not here to seek entry. I am only here to inquire." Then the border cannot issue a 5-year ban since the person is not seeking entry. At the border, a 5-year ban can only be issued to an "arriving alien." If you are not seeking entry, then you are not an arriving alien.

However, an inadmissible person seeking entry at a border is running a risk of an Expedited Removal & 5 Year ban. It is up to the Chief on duty at the border as to whether they will issue the E.R. They generally do not like to grant paroles in general. Plus, again we have the criteria used to determine whether to grant a parole or not.

Now, having said that, there is a safe way to try to get a parole and not risk a 5-year ban. We have used it successfully on some of our people. Anyway, Sport, please ensure that your information is accurate in the future. Expedited Removals and 5-year bans are mentioned in the link below. Get some education and training in U.S. inadmissibility/border crossing law before you speak Slick. 😉

https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title8-section1225&num=0&edition=prelim

(b) Inspection of applicants for admission
(1) Inspection of aliens arriving in the United States and certain other aliens who have not been admitted
or paroled
(A) Screening
(i) In general
If an immigration officer determines that an alien (other than an alien described in subparagraph (F))
who is arriving in the United States or is described in clause (iii) is inadmissible under section 1182(a)
(6)(C) or 1182(a)(7) of this title, the officer shall order the alien removed from the United States without
further hearing or review unless the alien indicates either an intention to apply for asylum under
section 1158 of this title or a fear of persecution.

[ K SCOTT appended this reply on March 13, 2021 @ 8:53 pm ]

Your info is dangerous Sport since you have made numerous errors here on this forum throughout the years. The difference between us is that I have received official training and actual field experience in this field. Some of this training came from the American government, law enforcement agencies and more. Everything that I state can be found in the regulations and manuals.
You only go by what you assume but I use documented evidence.

Sorry Sport, by obviously my knowledge, skill and training clearly is superior to YOURS. Not trying to be a prick but we get tired of all the bad info being passed on out there. Btw this also includes bad info from US immigration lawyers. These border case can have a future impact on their lives.

You also said that there are absolutely no waiver cases pending from 2020 and prior. However, there are people reading this forum that are balking and laughing at you. This is because their cases have been pending from 2020 and prior. I know because they have told me this on the phone and even sent me their proof.

This is a thread on PORT PAROLES. What does that have to do with "expedited removals"?

Ken, your confusing people, because you don't even understand the thread.

I posted a reply to an EMAILED Port Parole asking for EMERGENCY ENTRY to the United States. The worst case scenario is exactly what happened. A "no".

What are you failing to understand about this? They aren't going to ban someone because they refused an email request.

You cannot get a port parole with only an email request. This is essentially because anyone can send an email. Sending an email request for a port parole is a complete waster of time.

@Ken

The Peace Bridge/Buffalo borders ONLY want an email or fax, but they prefer email. The airport as well.

You email your case, including documents. The Port Director if approved calls the applicant. They go to the border on the arranged date. They pay the fee.

Niagara Falls works best, Pearson Airport is much more complicated. I have written in length here about past ones we did before covid.

-the hockey fantasy camp guy (shocked he was approved)
-the experimental cancer treatment guy (4 consecutive port paroles until his waiver came)
-countless funerals
-The client who said she was staying with her brother because her mother was on her deathbed. The brother refused to answer the phone even though he was in the US legally because he was so scared of Homeland Security. Eventually we got it worked out but Homeland Security thought for a while he was hiding something.

I have not done a port parole outside of Ontario in years.

Its incredible that you do not know how they do Port Paroles, but this explains how you thought you could get a "ban" for applying for one. You thought people Go to the border. NO.

Michelle? Experiences with this type of application?

@John..it has been about 6 years since I have done a parole pass..at that time..I had to send people to Calgary or Edmonton International with a waiver application completed and then maybe they would receive a parole pass..but they absolutely had to have a waiver submitted..I am sure this is all different now..sorry..I cant provide more updated info..