25 July 2008

Non(citizens) on parole

[and if you got the “Police Academy” reference above – shame on you. And me too, I guess.]

The following text appears on the documents that allow me to re-enter the United States after international travel - known as an "advanced parole" document:

Parole is not admission into the United States. Presentation of this authorization will allow a CBP [Customs and Border Patrol] Inspector at a port-of-entry to parole you into the United States, which will allow you to resume your application for adjustment of status. Parole is not “admission” so even after your parole you will remain an “applicant for admission.” …

Parole into the United States is not guaranteed. In all cases, you are still subject to immigration inspection at a port-of-entry to determine whether you are eligible to come into the United States via the terms of this document. Even if you have previously been granted parole, the Department of Homeland Security retains discretion to deny you parole if the Department determines approving your parole application would not serve the public interest of the United States.


I’m pretty sure this speaks for itself, though I’m completely befuddled as to what it actually says.

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