Definition
Parolee
A noncitizen permitted to enter the U.S. temporarily for urgent humanitarian or significant public benefit reasons.
Parole is not a formal admission and does not confer immigration status — it is permission to be physically present in the U.S. Parolees may receive work authorization. Common parole programs include Cuban-Haitian humanitarian parole, Uniting for Ukraine, and CHNV.
See also
More immigration terms
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PERM
Program Electronic Review Management — the labor certification process for most EB-2 and EB-3 cases.
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Petitioner
The person or employer who files a petition on behalf of a foreign national.
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Premium Processing
A USCIS service offering expedited processing in exchange for an additional fee.
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Prevailing Wage
The DOL-determined wage paid to similarly employed workers in a specific occupation and area.
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Principal Beneficiary
The main person named in an immigration petition.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.