On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced several changes to parole, including through published Federal Register notices. DHS has also taken actions to terminate parole prior to the parole expiration date for certain aliens. These FAQs address questions that SAVE agencies may have regarding the implementation of these changes, including the effect of court decisions. Most importantly, the information contained in the FAQs apply not only to SAVE agencies, but to all employers. Here are some of the most important points of the FAQs on Parole Programs for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV Parole Programs):
How long was parole granted for parolees under the CHNV parole programs?
These aliens were paroled into the United States for a period of up to 2 years based on their entry date between late 2022 through late 2024 or early 2025.
What class of admission (COA) did parolees under the CHNV parole programs receive?
CHNV parolees were assigned the following COAs:
- CHP – Cuban Humanitarian Parole
- HHP – Haitian Humanitarian Parole
- NHP – Nicaraguan Humanitarian Parole
- VHP – Venezuelan Humanitarian Parole
Did parolees under the CHNV parole programs receive employment authorization?
Aliens paroled into the United States under the CHNV parole programs were eligible to apply for employment authorization and, if granted, were issued a category C11 Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
Have the CHNV parole programs been terminated?
Yes. On March 25, 2025, DHS announced by Federal Register notice that it terminated the CHNV parole programs effective March 25, 2025, and its intention to terminate the temporary parole periods of aliens paroled under the CHNV parole programs on April 24, if not already expired by that date. DHS also announced its intention to revoke employment authorization for these aliens based on their parole under the C11 category, effective April 24, 2025.
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How does the court order affect the CHNV parole programs?
While the court order is in effect, parolees maintain their original periods of parole and employment authorization.
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What does “Non-Categorical Parole” mean?
Aliens who are outside of the United States may request to be paroled into the United States based on urgent humanitarian reasons or a significant public benefit. These aliens are not paroled into the United States under a categorical parole program or process. Often, the Class of Admission (COA) for these aliens is “DT” though other parole related COAs may have been used.
Can an alien’s parole be terminated before the initial Admit Until Date?
Yes, parole may be terminated upon written notice to the parolee if DHS determines the purpose for which the parole was authorized has been accomplished, or if DHS determines that neither humanitarian reasons nor public benefit warrant the continued presence of the parolee in the United States.
Does Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issued with category C11 automatically terminate when parole is terminated on notice before the expiration date of the parole period?
No. If DHS terminates an alien’s parole by notice pursuant to 8 CFR 212.5(e)(2) before the expiration date of the parole period, the EAD does not automatically terminate and remains valid until it expires or is otherwise terminated or revoked by DHS.
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Is DHS revising the parolee’s Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, Admit Until Date if parole is terminated early?
Yes. If DHS terminates an alien’s parole before the expiration date of the parole period, DHS will update the Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record to reflect the new parole termination date. Aliens can view and print their most recent electronic Form I-94 from the CBP I-94 website.
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