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On March 21, the U.S. government announced that it will terminate existing humanitarian parole status for CHNV newcomers.

On March 21, the U.S. government announced that it will terminate existing humanitarian parole status for CHNV newcomers. Learn more.

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What’s the latest on CHNV?

DHS announced that it will terminate the humanitarian parole status for individuals who arrived in the United States through the CHNV sponsorship program. Termination of parole will take effect in 30 days after the official notice is published. The expected publication date of the notice is March 25, 2025, meaning parole would be terminated on April 24, 2025. Additionally, if an individual's parole is set to expire earlier, termination would occur on the expiration date. DHS intends to prioritize removing individuals from the U.S. who haven’t applied for another status, like TPS or asylum, by March 25, 2025. View our CHNV policy explainer page for more information and resources.

DHS ended the CHNV program in January 2025. The program is not accepting new applications, pending applications will not be processed, and no new travel authorizations will be issued.

Sponsors can consult our guide to alternative legal options for humanitarian parolees to seek professional legal counsel.

What happens to my pending application or approved sponsorship if the newcomer hasn’t arrived yet?

With the end of the CHNV program, pending applications or approved sponsorships for newcomers that have not arrived will not be processed.

The program is not accepting new applications, pending applications will not be processed, and no new travel authorizations are being issued. We are closely monitoring official updates and will share further information as it becomes available.

If you have additional questions about a specific case, you can ask your congressional representatives to follow up directly with USCIS on your behalf. Use our sponsor and Welcomer guide for information on how.

Does the end of the CHNV program and pause to the U4U program mean the newcomer I sponsored lost their humanitarian parole status?

The DHS announced that it will terminate the humanitarian parole status for individuals who arrived in the U.S. through the CHNV program. Termination of parole will take effect 30 days after the official notice is published. The expected publication date of the notice is March 25, 2025, meaning parole would be terminated on April 24, 2025. Additionally, if an individual's parole is set to expire earlier, termination would occur on the expiration date. DHS intends to prioritize removing individuals from the U.S. who haven’t applied for another status, like TPS or asylum, by March 25, 2025. View our CHNV policy explainer page for more information and resources.

This order of termination is specific to individuals who were sponsored through the CHNV sponsorship program. It does not apply to individuals who arrived in the U.S. through U4U, however recent reports suggest the government may also terminate humanitarian parole status for this population. Individuals who arrived through U4U and do not have another status or a pending application for another status, such as TPS or asylum, should seek professional legal counsel and apply for alternative legal status, if eligible. Learn more about applying for another status in our guide to alternative legal options for humanitarian parolees.

Will a newcomer be protected if they apply for an alternative legal status after their humanitarian parole status is terminated?

Media reports indicate that on Feb. 14, DHS issued an internal memo suspending decision-making on all immigration applications filed by individuals who arrived in the U.S. through several sponsorship programs, including U4U and CHNV. The directive indicates that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will not approve any alternative forms of legal status many sponsored individuals are seeking while this pause is in place. This includes applications filed for asylum, TPS, Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), advance parole travel, adjustment of status to permanent residence, naturalization, and all other applications filed to USCIS.

The memo has not been made public, and many questions remain, including if it will be challenged in court. We continue to strongly recommend that sponsored newcomers apply for alternative legal status, including asylum, if eligible, based on guidance from legal experts. Sponsors can help by connecting newcomers with legal services. Check out our guide to alternative legal options for support. We will continue to monitor policy changes and share updated recommendations as they impact sponsorship programs.

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