The federal government announced a new
Family Reunification process for the Ecuadorian
community in the United States.
The program is only for Ecuadorians who are
already in the process of receiving a family visa.
Family reunification parole lets you come to the
United States if you are waiting for a family visa
in Ecuador. If you come in under this program,
you can apply for a work permit and work until
you receive your visa.
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1. What is family reunification parole?
MOIA New Family Reunification Process for Ecuador
Important
Announcement
for Ecuadorians
Family
petition
This program is available to people who are:
a) Outside of the United States,
b) Ecuadorian national OR the spouse or child of an Ecuadorian
national, and
c) Have an approved family petition (Form I-130)
2. Who qualifies for this program?
3. What documents will I need?
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NOTE: You can only participate in this program if you have not received your
family visa.
If you have already received your visa, contact your local consulate for additional
information.
As part of this process, both family members inside and
outside of the U.S will need to submit several documents.
Family members inside the U.S. will need to provide
financial documents like a copy of their last U.S. federal
income tax return, bank statements, and/or a letter from
their employer to prove they can take care of their family
member.
Family members outside of the U.S. should make sure
their passport is valid before they can travel.
FORM
I-34A
Family member inside the U.S.
submits Form I-134A and financial
documents.
The U.S. government will send approval.
Family members outside of the U.S travel to
the border at the time of appointment given
by the CBP1 app.
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The U.S. government will send invites to
family members in the United States
who can participate in this program.
NOTE: You can only participate in this process if the U.S.
government sends you an invite. You can check if the U.S.
government has sent your family member by going to
www.uscis.gov/frpinvitations.
Step by Step on Ecuadorian Parole
USCIS confirms the application and
sends the next steps via email to the
family member outside of the U.S.
Family members outside of the
U.S. submit information on the
CBP1 mobile app.
Remember: Only a licensed attorney or a DOJ Accredited Representative
can file applications on your behalf.
Beware of immigration legal scams or fraudulent providers who may indicate
otherwise and make false promises, such as:
· A way to get a work permit or visa immediately.
· Statements indicating that there are no risks or consequences.
· Claims of special influence with immigration authorities.
BEWARE OF LEGAL IMMIGRATION
SCAMS AND FRAUDULENT ACTORS
If you do not have an attorney, please call the MOIA’s
Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 1-800-354-0365 between
9AM-6PM, Monday – Friday, or call 311 and say “ActionNYC”.
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NOTE: invitations for this program started to go
out on Nov. 17, 2023. If you have not received
one it could be because your mailing address is
not updated.
You can update your information by going to
www.nvc.state.gov/inquiry
