Trump Revokes Humanitarian Parole for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans

The Trump administration has announced the revocation of the humanitarian parole granted during Joe Biden's presidency to citizens of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision directly affects more than 531,000 people who legally entered the United States under a humanitarian program launched in January 2023.

The official notice will be published in the Federal Register and states that those admitted under this program who do not hold another valid immigration status must leave the United States once their permit expires, or they may face expedited removal.

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The program, known as CHNV (based on the initials of the nationalities involved), was implemented by the Biden administration to curb irregular migration from these countries, all facing severe humanitarian crises. Inspired by a similar initiative for Ukrainians, the CHNV program required applicants to:

• Have a financial sponsor in the U.S.

• Pass health and background checks

• Enter the country by air

  
  

Beneficiaries were allowed to live and work legally for two years. According to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data, the program brought in:

• 213,000 Haitians

• 120,700 Venezuelans

• 110,900 Cubans

• 93,000 Nicaraguans

  
  

Cubans benefited the most from the ability to adjust their status to lawful permanent residents after one year and one day in the U.S., under the Cuban Adjustment Act.

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Trump and Republican officials have questioned the program’s legality since its inception, arguing it was an overreach of executive power. Although a lawsuit led by over a dozen Republican states was dismissed by a federal judge, the current administration maintains that Biden lacked the authority to offer this immigration pathway.

As part of the program's dismantling, the Trump administration has shut down the online platform migrants used to manage their travel authorizations.

The measure states that individuals without another form of legal status must leave the country once their parole expires. Those who remain without legal authorization may be detained and deported without the right to a court hearing, through the expedited removal process.

Available Legal Options:

• Apply for political asylum if facing persecution in their home country

  
  

• Apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) if eligible (Haiti and Venezuela are currently designated; Nicaragua is not)

  
  

• Adjust status through family petitions if they have U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relatives

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The decision has sparked strong backlash from immigration attorneys and human rights organizations.

The most affected will be Nicaraguans, as their country hasn’t received a new TPS designation since the early 2000s. Without this protection, many have no other legal pathway to remain in the U.S.

Organizations like the Erzule Paul Foundation in Miami expressed devastation. Its founder, Rivly Breus, tearfully said she didn’t know how to break the news to nearly three dozen Haitian migrants she sponsored: “This could destroy someone. I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news.”

The decision will almost certainly be challenged in court, as it has been in the past. However, unless a court order suspends the measure, DHS has the authority to detain and deport those affected.

Kristi Noem, acting Secretary of Homeland Security, stated that Biden "abused his powers" by creating the program and that the move aims to restore control over the immigration system.

Meanwhile, lawmakers like María Elvira Salazar have called on DHS to create a pathway for migrants with pending cases to adjust their status, especially under the Cuban Adjustment Act.

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What Should Affected Immigrants Do?

1. Consult an immigration attorney immediately

   
   

2. Do not leave the U.S. without legal advice

   
   

3. Explore legal options like asylum or TPS

   
   

4. Check if a family member can file a petition

   
   

Avoid misinformation and scams

The revocation of humanitarian parole poses a real and immediate threat to over half a million migrants. Staying informed, acting quickly, and seeking reliable legal assistance is crucial. The migrant community—especially those from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela—is facing a critical moment regarding their ability to stay in the United States.

Share this information with anyone who may be affected and consult official sources and legal organizations for further guidance.

Source: El Nuevo Herald

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