Earned Humanitarian Parole Act of 2027

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE

This Act may be cited as the “Earned Humanitarian Parole Act of 2027.”

SECTION 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE

(a) Congressional Findings

Congress finds the following:
1. The United States has long exercised parole authority under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1182(d)(5)) to address urgent humanitarian needs and significant public benefit on a case‑by‑case basis.
2. A substantial population of noncitizens present in the United States lack lawful status but have resided in their communities for extended periods, worked, paid taxes, raised families, and otherwise demonstrated ties and contributions to the Nation.
3. The absence of a structured, transparent, and accountable pathway to lawful temporary status for such individuals undermines public safety, tax compliance, labor market integrity, and respect for the rule of law.
4. Enforcement resources are most effective when focused on national security threats, serious criminal activity, and repeated or aggravated immigration violations.
5. A time‑limited, earned humanitarian parole framework with clear eligibility standards, disqualifying conduct, verification requirements, and enforcement consequences can strengthen the rule of law while advancing humanitarian and public‑interest objectives.
(b) Purpose

The purpose of this Act is to:
1. Establish a clear, lawful, and uniform framework for granting earned humanitarian parole on a case‑by‑case basis;
2. Encourage identity verification, tax compliance, and lawful employment;
3. Provide strong guardrails to exclude individuals who pose risks to public safety or national security;
4. Enhance transparency, accountability, and consistency in the exercise of parole authority; and
5. Ensure that participation in this program strengthens—not weakens—immigration enforcement after a defined cutoff date.

SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Act:
1. Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security.
2. Earned Humanitarian Parole (EHP) means parole granted under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act pursuant to this Act.
3. Covered Offense means improper entry by an alien under section 275 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1325) or a civil immigration violation relating solely to unlawful entry or presence.
4. Excluded Offense means any offense involving—
o reentry after removal under section 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1326);
o fraud or willful misrepresentation in connection with entry, admission, or immigration benefits;
o a final order of removal entered prior to the application date; or
o conduct otherwise defined as disqualifying under subsection (5).
5. Disqualifying Conduct means—
o any felony offense under Federal or State law;
o any crime of violence, as defined in section 16 of title 18, United States Code;
o any offense involving terrorism, espionage, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, domestic violence, or child abuse;
o multiple misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude; or
o material identity fraud or document fraud.
6. Continuous Physical Presence means physical presence in the United States without a single absence exceeding 90 days or aggregate absences exceeding 180 days, except for documented humanitarian emergencies.

SECTION 4. ELIGIBILITY FOR EARNED HUMANITARIAN PAROLE

(a) General Eligibility
The Secretary may grant Earned Humanitarian Parole, on a case‑by‑case basis, to an applicant who demonstrates that the applicant—
1. has been continuously physically present in the United States for not less than five (5) years immediately preceding the date of application;
2. has no disqualifying conduct as defined in this Act;
3. submits to biometric collection and background checks;
4. provides verifiable evidence of identity;
5. demonstrates enrollment in Federal tax compliance, including obtaining an ITIN or Social Security number where authorized and filing required Federal tax returns;
6. registers a current residential address with the Department of Homeland Security and updates such address as required; and
7. pays all required fees under this Act.
(b) Evidence
Evidence of eligibility may include Government records, employment records, tax filings, school or medical records, leases, bank statements, or sworn affidavits, provided that affidavits may not serve as the sole basis for establishing eligibility.

SECTION 5. TERMS, DURATION, AND RENEWAL

1. Earned Humanitarian Parole shall be granted for an initial period of three (3) years.
2. The Secretary may renew parole in three‑year increments upon a showing of continued eligibility, tax compliance, and absence of disqualifying conduct.
3. Parole may be terminated or revoked for fraud, material misrepresentation, criminal conduct, or violation of program requirements.

SECTION 6. PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS AND REVIEW

1. An applicant denied parole, or a parolee subject to revocation, shall receive written notice stating the basis for such action, except where disclosure would compromise law enforcement or national security.
2. The Secretary shall provide a time‑limited administrative review process allowing submission of corrective or clarifying evidence.
3. A final agency determination shall be issued within a reasonable period as determined by regulation.

SECTION 7. PRIVACY AND INFORMATION USE LIMITATIONS

1. Information provided pursuant to an application under this Act may not be used to initiate removal proceedings, except where—
o fraud or material misrepresentation is established;
o the individual poses a national security or public safety risk; or
o the individual is otherwise subject to mandatory enforcement under existing law.
2. Nothing in this section shall limit information‑sharing necessary for verification, fraud detection, or law‑enforcement purposes consistent with Federal law.

SECTION 8. FEES AND FUNDING

1. No funds appropriated by Congress may be used to implement this Act.
2. The Secretary shall establish application and renewal fees at levels sufficient to fully recover the costs of administration, adjudication, background checks, fraud detection, information technology, and oversight.
3. Fees collected shall be deposited into a dedicated Treasury account known as the Earned Humanitarian Parole Program Account.

SECTION 9. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

1. An individual granted Earned Humanitarian Parole may, after five (5) years in such status, apply for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
2. Nothing in this Act waives grounds of inadmissibility or eligibility requirements unless separately authorized by law.
3. The Secretary may impose reasonable numerical limitations consistent with existing statutory authority.

SECTION 10. ENFORCEMENT AFTER CUTOFF DATE

1. The Secretary shall establish a firm application cutoff date.
2. Individuals who enter the United States after such cutoff date shall be ineligible for Earned Humanitarian Parole.
3. Following the cutoff date, the Secretary shall prioritize enforcement actions against individuals who fail to register, refuse to comply with program requirements, or commit disqualifying conduct.

SECTION 11. RULEMAKING AND OVERSIGHT

1. The Secretary shall promulgate regulations necessary to implement this Act within 180 days of enactment.
2. The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall conduct periodic audits of the program.
3. The Comptroller General of the United States shall submit biennial reports to Congress evaluating program integrity, compliance, and outcomes.

SECTION 12. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Act, or the application thereof, is held invalid, the remainder of the Act shall not be affected.

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