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)CASA
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
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.
Can CHNV newcomers apply for legal status now to avoid deportation?
CHNV newcomers should secure legal counsel immediately to determine if viable alternative statuses, such as asylum, remain an option for them. It’s important to act quickly and get legal help.
How will the government track whether CHNV newcomers leave the U.S. on time?
The Department of Homeland Security may use travel records, check-ins, or visits to track this. People who don’t leave may be placed in deportation proceedings.
Where can CHNV newcomers get help with financial, housing, and other issues if they must leave in 30 days?
Local nonprofits, faith groups, and refugee resettlement agencies may offer help. Call 211 or check social media to find support nearby.
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