25 Mar 2025

🚫Termination of CHNV Parole Programs

Termination of Parole Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans

Summary

The Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") is terminating the categorical parole programs for inadmissible aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela and their immediate family members (hereinafter referred to as "CHNV parole programs") that DHS announced in 2022 and 2023. This Federal Register notice is intended to provide context and guidance to the public regarding the termination of the CHNV parole programs and related employment authorization.

Agencies

  • Homeland Security Department

Business Impact ?

$$$ - High

The termination of the CHNV parole programs directly impacts businesses that relied on or engaged with newly paroled workers, particularly in sectors facing labor shortages. Companies might also engage in compliance updates related to immigration policies affecting employment eligibility for these individuals.

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