Supreme Court Clears Way to End CHNV Parole Program

On May 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision allowing the federal government to proceed with the termination of the CHNV parole program, which was implemented in 2022 to provide temporary lawful entry and work authorization to eligible individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.

The program was introduced as part of a strategy to allow up to 30,000 vetted individuals per month from these countries to enter the U.S. with parole status for up to two years, including the right to apply for work authorization.

What This Means for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan Immigrants that entered the United States with this program:

• Work permit validity: CHNV Parolees continue to have valid work permit status until the expiration date noted on their documents.
• Future Access to the Program Is Closed. There will be no new applications or approvals. There is no option for renewal of the current authorized stay.

If you entered the U.S. under the CHNV parole program, carefully review your documents and take note of your work permit’s expiration date. Since the program is no longer accepting new applications or renewals, it’s important to explore other immigration options as soon as possible. Contact our experienced immigration attorneys to discuss your next steps and protect your status!