Termination of Parole Notices – What do I do?

Many people who were granted parole to enter the United States, or received a parole document at or after entry, are receiving notices saying that their parole status, and any work permit related to it, is being terminated.

While the notice says you should depart immediately, you may be entitled to pursue applications for immigration benefits or the right to stay. Many people who have already filed applications or are in court have permission to remain in the U.S. while those cases are pending. In some instances, these notices were issued in error. If you have received this notice, you should speak to a trusted immigration legal services provider about your options.

On April 14, 2025, a federal judge blocked the termination of parole for those that came under a parole program from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, or Venezuela, for those whose parole was terminated with a general notice without any reasons that are specific to your case. If you fit this category and received a generic notification by email or through your USCIS online account, your parole remains valid. If you are not sure whether you fit this category, speak with a trusted legal services provider. Stay in touch with a trusted legal organization, there will be updates.

Organization Source:
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) 

Organization Website:
https://www.ilrc.org/ 

Categories:
Immigration Enforcement (IE) | IE – Parole Termination

 Date Last Updated: April 16, 2025 

Versión en Español disponible abajo.

 

I received a notice that says my parole is terminated, does that mean I no longer have permission to stay in the U.S.?

That depends. The government can terminate parole, however you might already be pursuing another form of relief. Additionally, some notices terminating parole were issued in error. Even so, a federal court blocked termination of parole for some parole holders from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua or Venezuela. The Court said that the government could not end parole for these individuals without providing reasons related to the person’s specific case.

If you have no other status and have not applied for certain immigration benefits that allow you to stay, once your parole is terminated, you will be here without status, but you still have rights. You can still file for relief from removal/deportation, or you might already be in court or pursuing an application that allows you to stay, like asylum or adjustment of status to permanent residence, or some other form of relief from removal/deportation.

Some organizations are suing the government, challenging the government’s attempt to terminate parole programs. This means there might be updates and changes as this all unfolds. If you are from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua or Venezuela, you should check with a legal provider about your notice. A judge stopped the government from terminating parole for many noncitizens paroled from these countries.

If I don’t leave right away, what are the risks?

  • Already in court: If you are already in immigration court, you should stay and attend your hearings. The judge has authority over your case and will decide whether to grant your case or order your removal/deportation. If you have been in the United States less than 2 years, the government might tell the judge they want to stop your case in court so that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can use a process called “expedited removal” to deport you without a hearing. You can fight against this and ask for your day in court. If you are in this situation, seek the help of a qualified immigration attorney immediately.
  • Already filed asylum: You do not have to leave while you are waiting for your asylum interview or hearing. If you have been here less than 2 years, there is a risk the government might try to remove you, even though you have filed an application. If that happens, you should make sure to tell the immigration officers that arrest and detain you, that you have applied for asylum and have a fear of return.
  • Have not filed anything else: You should speak to a qualified immigration practitioner about whether you have options. Many people who had parole are eligible for other immigration benefits or relief from removal/deportation. You should consider whether you can file an application to remain in the United States.

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