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
What’s the latest on U4U?
As of Jan. 28, 2025, the U.S. government has paused the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program. No new U4U applications are being accepted, pending cases won’t be processed, and no new travel authorizations are being issued.
The May 30 Supreme Court ruling, which ended CHNV humanitarian parole, does not apply to U4U beneficiaries. However, there are media reports that the government may also end humanitarian parole for U4U in the future.
Visit our humanitarian parole explainer page for more details and resources.
If you are a sponsor, check out our guide to alternative legal options for parolees and get legal advice from an immigration expert.
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 immediately. This means employment authorization based on CHNV parole has ended.
If the individual has work authorization based on a different legal status (such as asylum or TPS), it will not be affected.
How will CHNV newcomers know if their parole status has been terminated?
On March 25, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the decision to terminate the humanitarian parole status for people sponsored through the CHNV program. This 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 also provided individual notices to each parolee through their USCIS account.
Termination of parole was supposed to take effect on April 24, 2025. However, a federal judge temporarily halted termination while reviewing the legality of DHS’s termination decision. On May 30, the Supreme Court lifted the temporary halt, which means that the Trump Administration's decision to end humanitarian parole for people sponsored through the CHNV program can move forward and the government can begin deportation proceedings. Click here to learn more about humanitarian parole sponsorship.
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.
Check your USCIS online account regularly for updates.
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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