Parole termination resources
Discover resources from trusted organizations that provide guidance for sponsors supporting newcomers as they navigate policy changes to humanitarian parole programs.
Welcomers can help newcomers navigate policy and status changes.
The U.S. government has recently made policy changes to humanitarian parole programs, including efforts to terminate the legal parole status of some newcomers.
While some of the resources included are written for newcomers and legal service providers, they may be helpful to sponsors supporting newcomers as they navigate possible changes to their parole status.
Termination notices
What if the person I'm supporting receives a termination notice? Use these resources to get answers to your questions.
Explainer on termination of paroleRefugees International
Use this resource to understand what a sponsored newcomer should do if they receive notification that their parole status will be terminated.
Get the explainerParole toolkitNational Partnership for New Americans (NPNA)
Recent developments have created uncertainty for many newcomers who are in the U.S. under humanitarian parole.
Get the toolkitGuide to alternative legal statusesWelcome.US
Our comprehensive guide provides information on next steps for parolees seeking more stable and long-term pathways to remain in the U.S.
Learn morePolicy explainer: CHNV parole terminationWelcome.US
Use this explainer to understand the recent CHNV humanitarian parole termination notice, and get answers to your questions.
Read the explainer
Encounters with ICE
What if the person I'm supporting has an encounter with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)? Use these resources to prepare in advance and for additional guidance.
Know your rights (if ICE visits your home)American Immigration Lawyers Association
Share this flyer with the person you are supporting to help them understand their rights. Available in English, Haitian Creole, Spanish, and other languages.
Get the flyerKnow your rights (if ICE visits your home, workplace, and other scenarios)Court Appointed Special Advocates
Share this booklet with the person you’re supporting to help them understand their rights and plan ahead. Available in English, French, and Spanish.
Get the bookletKnow your rights (for Ukrainian newcomers)Ukraine Immigration Task Force
Share this resource with the Ukrainian newcomer you’re supporting to help them understand their rights at work, at home, and in public places. Available in English, Russian, and Ukrainian.
Get the resourceResponding to ICE in places of worshipWorld Relief
How to prepare for a possible ICE enforcement action at your place of worship, and what to do in an ICE encounter. Available in English, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, and other languages.
Learn moreTrusted sources
Explore resources from other organizations serving newcomers. While some of these organizations may not reflect Welcome.US’s views, they are trusted sources of information.
FAQs
What’s the latest on U4U?
As of Jan. 28, 2025, DHS has paused the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program. The program is not accepting new applications, pending applications will not be processed, and no new travel authorizations are being issued.
The March 25th DHS notice of CHNV termination 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. View our humanitarian parole explainer page for more information and resources.
Sponsors can consult our guide to alternative legal options for humanitarian parolees to seek professional legal counsel.
How does the termination of parole status for CHNV beneficiaries affect their employment authorization?
If an individual who arrived in the U.S. through CHNV currently has employment authorization that was based on their parole status, their employment authorization will automatically terminate when their parole status terminates (on April 24, 2025 or sooner if their status expires before then). If the individual has been granted employment authorization through an alternative legal status (e.g., asylum or TPS), their employment authorization will not be impacted.
How will CHNV newcomers know if their parole status has been terminated?
The March 25 public notice serves as notice of the termination of parole status for those who arrived through CHNV and if their primary status is humanitarian parole. DHS will also provide individual notice to each parolee through their USCIS online account.
Individuals who arrived in the U.S. through CHNV may still receive an individual notice via email even if they have applied for or received an alternative status. Receiving an individual notice does not indicate that the recipient is a priority for removal. Please consult legal counsel to understand options.
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 status or, if not, what viable options remain for them. Find an immigration attorney through the American Immigration Lawyers Association search tool.
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.
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