4-Year-Old’s US Stay Approved: Rare Condition & Humanitarian Parole
- A mexican family residing in Los Angeles has been granted permission to remain in the U.S.
- Deysi Vargas, the girl's mother, and her legal team had been advocating for the reinstatement of their humanitarian parole after immigration services initially revoked the family's emergency visa...
- Sofia, a pseudonym to protect her privacy, is undergoing lifesaving treatment at Children's Hospital los Angeles.
A Mexican family in Los Angeles has won the right for their 4-year-old daughter to stay in the U.S., thanks to a recently approved humanitarian parole.This crucial decision allows Sofia, who suffers from the rare short bowel syndrome, to continue receiving life-saving treatment at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The family’s legal team fought tirelessly to reinstate their daughter’s care after immigration services initially revoked their emergency visa.The specialized equipment and medical expertise required for Sofia’s survival exist only in the States, making the parole a matter of life and death. Attorney Gina Amato Lough praised the USCIS for recognizing the urgency of this situation. News Directory 3 is closely following the story. discover what’s next for this family and Sofia’s ongoing care.
Mexican Family Granted Humanitarian Parole for Daughter’s Treatment
Updated June 4, 2025
A mexican family residing in Los Angeles has been granted permission to remain in the U.S. so that their 4-year-old daughter can continue receiving critical medical care. Attorneys for the family announced the decision Tuesday.
Deysi Vargas, the girl’s mother, and her legal team had been advocating for the reinstatement of their humanitarian parole after immigration services initially revoked the family’s emergency visa in April. The family faced potential deportation.
Sofia, a pseudonym to protect her privacy, is undergoing lifesaving treatment at Children’s Hospital los Angeles. Her attorneys emphasized that the specialized equipment required for her care is unavailable outside the U.S.
Vargas reported that Sofia’s medical team warned the family that discontinuing treatment could prove fatal within days.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approved a one-year humanitarian parole, effective June 2, according to a news release from the attorneys. The decision followed a biometrics appointment Friday in Bakersfield, CA, with Sofia and Vargas.
Gina Amato Lough, one of the family’s attorneys, expressed gratitude for the swift action by USCIS. “By moving quickly,the agency has ensured that a four-year-old girl can continue receiving her life-saving medical treatment. We commend USCIS for its responsiveness and for recognizing the urgency of this situation,” Amato Lough said.
Sofia is being treated for short bowel syndrome, a rare condition necessitating 14 hours of intravenous nutrition daily. vargas stated that Sofia was diagnosed in Mexico at 7 months old, and doctors advised seeking care in the U.S.
“Sofia’s story is one of manny, but life-or-death decisions like hers aren’t always visible,” Amato Lough said. “Many families who seek refuge in the United States are fleeing threats you can’t see and, while their wounds may be invisible, the danger they face is every bit as real.”
What’s next
With the one-year humanitarian parole granted, Sofia can continue her treatment at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The family will need to monitor Sofia’s condition and possibly seek an extension of the parole as the year progresses to ensure uninterrupted medical care.