On May 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate the CHNV humanitarian parole program, a major initiative launched under the Biden administration. This decision marks a significant shift in immigration policy, affecting tens of thousands of parolees from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) who were temporarily admitted to the United States under humanitarian grounds. Last-Litigation-Related Update for CHNV-USCIS 

What Was the CHNV Parole Program? 

Implemented in January 2023, the CHNV parole initiative was designed to offer lawful entry and temporary stay for up to 30,000 individuals per month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, provided they had U.S.-based sponsors. The goal was to reduce irregular migration and provide a structured, secure pathway for those fleeing humanitarian crises. Recipients were granted temporary parole for up to two years and became eligible for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) under category (c)(11). DHS Implements New Processes, Federal-State-Process-CHNV 

What Changed — The Supreme Court Decision 

After months of legal battles and a lower court’s temporary injunction, the Supreme Court on May 30, 2025, sided with the plaintiffs and allowed the Biden administration's CHNV parole program to be permanently ended. 

Following the decision, DHS began issuing termination notices to CHNV parolees and their employers. These notices are sent through official myUSCIS accounts and provide individualized details about the revocation of parole and work authorization.  

Who Is Affected? 

This policy shift affects: 

• CHNV parolees with no other legal status (asylum, TPS, adjustment of status, etc.). 

• Employers who have hired CHNV nationals based on their work permits. 

U.S.-based sponsors who facilitated CHNV applications and may now need to support alternative filings or transitions. 

What Happens Next? 

1. Parole and Work Authorization Ending 
CHNV parole grants are being rescinded. This also invalidates the corresponding EADs unless the individual holds a different valid immigration status. 

2. Deportation Risk 
Individuals without a valid or pending immigration benefit may be placed in removal proceedings. 

3. Notifications to Employers 
Employers must reverify employment eligibility and accept any updated documents submitted before taking adverse action 

4.Legal Alternatives 
Parolees who have pending or approved applications for asylum, TPS, family-based adjustment of status, or other immigration benefits may remain eligible for protection or lawful stay.

Action Steps for CHNV Nationals 

If you or someone you know was admitted under the CHNV parole program: 

•  Check Your myUSCIS Account 
  Termination notices and next steps will be posted directly to your profile. Make sure your contact information is current. 

•  Consult with an Immigration Attorney Immediately 
  Each case is unique. If you have a pending immigration application or are unsure of your options, professional legal guidance is critical. 

• Explore Alternate Pathways 
  If eligible, consider applying for asylum, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status, or family-based petitions. 

• Employers: Reverify Work Authorization 
  If you’ve hired CHNV parolees, ensure you do not terminate employment solely due to DHS’s action until the employee has had a chance to present new documents. This protects both parties and ensures compliance with federal law.