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

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What impact will policy changes have on newcomers, refugees, and sponsorship programs? Check out our latest explainers to learn more.

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What’s the latest on CHNV?

On May 30, 2025, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end the CHNV humanitarian parole program and terminate legal status for CHNV newcomers. This means CHNV parole is no longer valid, and the government can start deportation unless someone secured protection from deportation through another legal status, such as a pending asylum application.

If a newcomer you know is impacted by this decision:

  • Get legal help immediately: All individuals with a primary status of humanitarian parole should consult an immigration attorney immediately. Find an immigration attorney through the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association search tool.
  • Consult our parole termination resources hub, which includes resources to understand newcomers’ rights and possible next steps.

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 pause of the U4U program and the end of the CHNV program, pending applications or approved sponsorships for newcomers that have not arrived will not be processed.

The programs are 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 questions about a specific case, you can ask your congressional representatives to follow up directly with USCIS on your behalf. Use our guide for information on how.

If no immigration applications are being processed for individuals with humanitarian parole, why recommend those individuals to apply for TPS, asylum, EADs, etc.?

On May 28, a federal judge ordered DHS to restart processing immigration applications for people in the U.S. with humanitarian parole, including those in U4U and CHNV. This means these individuals can once again apply for things like asylum and work permits (EADs), and already-filed applications can move forward.

However, on May 30, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end CHNV humanitarian parole, meaning CHNV beneficiaries may face deportation unless they have secured protection from deportation through another legal status, such as a pending asylum application.

It’s not clear how long the court orders and policies will last or how DHS will apply them.

Applying for an alternative status is important to protect your ability to stay in the U.S. People with pending applications can check their status through their myUSCIS account and should consult a legal expert as soon as possible.

How does the pending lawsuit related to the termination of parole affect the CHNV or U4U newcomer I sponsored?

We are tracking the lawsuit, Doe v. Noem, that challenged the U.S. government’s actions to end humanitarian parole processes including CHNV and U4U. We will provide updates once a final order is made. For more up-to-date information, you can follow the case here.

How will CHNV newcomers know if their parole status has been terminated?

On June 12, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it began sending termination notices for humanitarian parole status and work authorization to individuals who arrived in the U.S. through CHNV. This is the result of the May 30 Supreme Court decision granting the Trump administration’s emergency request to terminate humanitarian parole status for individuals who arrived in the U.S. through the CHNV sponsorship program.

Individuals affected by the May 30 Supreme Court decision will receive notification through their myUSCIS account and should check the online account regularly for updates.

How will CHNV newcomers know if they can stay in the U.S.?

All individuals who arrived in the U.S. through CHNV should seek advice from an immigration attorney immediately to determine if they already have alternative legal status, or, if not, what viable options remain for them.

Individuals affected by the May 30 Supreme Court decision will receive notification through their myUSCIS account and should check the online account regularly for updates.

Find an immigration attorney through the American Immigration Lawyers Association search tool.

How does the termination of parole status for CHNV beneficiaries affect their employment authorization?

The May 30 Supreme Court ruling allowed the government to end CHNV humanitarian parole and employment authorization. Individuals affected by this decision will receive notification through their myUSCIS account.

If the individual has employment authorization based on a different legal status (such as asylum or TPS), it will not be affected.

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