CHNV Parole

What You Should Know About the Court’s Order Blocking the Early Termination of CHNV Parole

As a result of a federal judge’s April 14th order, the Trump administration is blocked from early terminating parole and work authorization for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans who entered the U.S. with CHNV parole. It is important that anyone in CHNV parole status immediately consult with a trusted immigration attorney.

What is the CHNV parole program?

The Biden-era parole program for Venezuelans and their immediate family members was announced in October of 2022. On January 6, 2023, the Biden administration announced a similar process by which Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and their immediate family members could use a legal mechanism, known as “humanitarian parole,” to come to the U.S. for a period of two years to live and work lawfully if they had a sponsor in the U.S. and passed a background check. Approximately 532,000 individuals were granted humanitarian parole pursuant to the program and related work authorization.

What is the current status of the CHNV parole program?

On April 14, a federal judge put a hold on the Trump administration’s effort to early terminate CHNV. This means that all CHVN parolees will continue to have parole status and work authorization until the date on their parole documents. The judge revoked all DHS notices that told parolees their parole had ended.

What happens now that the Trump termination of CHNV parole is blocked?

ICE can NOT deport a person who has CHNV parole
ICE can NOT use the “fast track” deportation process, “expedited removal” to deport a
person with CHNV parole
All people with CHNV are covered by the judge’s order and are part of a class action
challenging the Trump effort to end CHNV parole
The lawsuit will continue and it’s likely that DHS will appeal the judge’s order
- Plaintiffs are represented by the Justice Action Center and Human Rights First. That case is Svitlana Doe v. Noem, 1:25-cv-10495 (D. Mass.). We will keep you updated with further developments.

What if my employer asks me to prove my work authorization?

If your CHNV parole status and work authorization expires before, on, or any time after April 24, 2025, employers are obligated to reverify the work authorization of any CHNV parolee employees on the date that the work authorization expires. This means that employers can ask CHNV parolees to show proof that they are authorized to work, but only on the date that the work authorization expires.
Nonetheless, any CHNV parolee who has applied for other immigration relief may be authorized to work pursuant to those pending applications, such as TPS or asylum, and may provide their employers proof of other forms of employment authorization to update their
records.
If you are represented by a union, contact your Union Representative.

What do I do if my work authorization has ended?

Contact your Union Representative. Your union can bargain with your employer for an unpaid leave of absence, severance pay, or other separation benefits.
Contact a trusted immigration attorney immediately. Beware of “notarios” or scammers. Find a reputable legal service provider near you.

Does the lawsuit allow CHNV parolees to apply for other types of immigration status?

The lawsuit also challenges the administration’s order to pause processing on pending parole applications and any other alternative forms of relief applicants may qualify for, such as asylum and TPS, but the judge has not yet ruled on this matter.
Asylum applications may still be filed.

Should I consult with an immigration lawyer?

It’s important to consult with a trusted immigration attorney for more information and to see if you qualify for TPS, asylum, or applications for permanent status in the U.S..

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