What to do after parole?

[AllaR 13]

I am in MD and I never said that schools check their status but the kids tell me stories so I know they are from refugee status.

[Boiler 45,733]

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/fact-sheet/refugee-benefits

 

What are some of the benefits and services I can receive as a refugee?

Some refugees are eligible to apply for federal mainstream benefits in their state, such as cash assistance through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), health insurance through Medicaid, and food assistance through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If you are not eligible to receive these mainstream benefits, you can be screened for eligibility at a state government benefits office or the closest resettlement agency in your state for ORR benefit
 

[discoverusa 277]

29 minutes ago, Boiler said:

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/fact-sheet/refugee-benefits

 

What are some of the benefits and services I can receive as a refugee?

Some refugees are eligible to apply for federal mainstream benefits in their state, such as cash assistance through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), health insurance through Medicaid, and food assistance through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If you are not eligible to receive these mainstream benefits, you can be screened for eligibility at a state government benefits office or the closest resettlement agency in your state for ORR benefit
 

Refugees are not the same as parolees. They would have to be granted refugee status prior to entering US. 

[Boiler 45,733]

2 minutes ago, discoverusa said:

Refugees are not the same as parolees. They would have to be granted refugee status prior to entering US. 

Of course they are different, OP asked about Refugees.

[AllaR 13]

Potentially I want them to claim refugee status but first they will be on humanitarian parole. I google our local multicultural support center with free lawyers and will call tomorrow. We have huge population of Guatemala nationals in our area.

[Boiler 45,733]

They would claim Refugee status to enter the US, they are here.

[SalishSea 17,970]

3 hours ago, AllaR said:

Potentially I want them to claim refugee status

So they're going to leave the US to do that?

[AllaR 13]

I have read that to apply to asylum they have to be here, am I wrong?

[discoverusa 277]

2 hours ago, AllaR said:

I have read that to apply to asylum they have to be here, am I wrong?

Asylum application occurs after arrival in US. Refugee status is granted before arriving in US. 

[YecaCruz 379]

Congrats on getting them through the parole process. Marriage to a US citizen or asylum are probably the only ways the will be able to "stay" although the former is not a guarantee unless you can argue a strong, positive case. Right now, I don't see that there is a renewal option after the 2 years are up. That would be nice as things probably won't change in 2 years. 

I helped out friend/husband's brother-from-another-mother submit his asylum application last weekend with several 3rd party documentation supporting country conditions and a 2 page declaration. I helped him write out the declaration and translated anything that was in Spanish. Before you do so, I suggest the "political asylum lawyers" youtube channel. There are a TON of great guide videos and tips; and it is worth spending a few days acclimating yourself with the different parts of the process.

 

Asylum doesn't seem DIY and it's probably totally worth getting a lawyer to help out but neither us nor our friend has thousands of dollars to drop but with enough research it is possible. If this is the route your family will take the application must be submitted within 1 year of them being here. 

 

Edited January 23 by YecaCruz

[AllaR 13]

Thanks, YecaCruz, I never hire lawyers. I did all immigration papers for me, my kids, my mother, my husband so I am confident I can do it.

[YecaCruz 379]

2 hours ago, AllaR said:

Thanks, YecaCruz, I never hire lawyers. I did all immigration papers for me, my kids, my mother, my husband so I am confident I can do it.

Same. I'm the paralegal of the Cruz home lol. Good luck in the process and if you think of it, let us (or me know) how it goes. It would be nice to have someone to compare notes with especially since we both are from Nicaragua...well my husband is anyway...I'm 100% chela!

Edited January 23 by YecaCruz