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Note: After the publication of this resource in October 2024, the CHNV parole program has been impacted by actions by the Trump Administration targeting parole and parolees. IRAP is making this resource available for historical reference only. Please see IRAP’s webpage on Navigating Trump’s Second Term for newer resources and information.
On October 4, 2024, USCIS announced on a Frequently Asked Questions page that there would be no “process” to renew parole for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan (CHNV) parolees. (Questions Relating to Beneficiaries: Q1: Can I apply for re-parole at the end of my initial parole period? “There is no re-parole process under any of the CHNV parole processes.”) As a result, some have incorrectly concluded that it is not possible for CHNV parolees to renew their parole. However, any individual parolee may apply to renew their parole. CHNV parolees, like others initially approved for parole by USCIS under INA section 212(d)(5)(A), may file for re-parole through the Form I-131.
IRAP has prepared this practice advisory for legal practitioners to better understand the impact of the USCIS announcement on their clients, address misinformation about the USCIS announcement, and identify options aside from parole renewal for certain CHNV parolee clients. This practice advisory also provides links to USCIS training modules on parole and re-parole and analyzes the potential impact of the Biden administration’s decision to not afford a parole renewal process to CHNV parolees.
You can view and download the Practice Advisory here or below.
This resource is intended for a legal practitioner and legal advocacy audience; it is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute attorney-client advice.
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