The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began sending an electronic notification this Friday to migrants who arrived in the country under the humanitarian parole, informing them that they must leave the United States or they will be expelled.
The text sent Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans who are beneficiaries of the parole program, warns them that they must voluntarily leave the country or face detention and deportation.
You must leave the United States earlier, but no later than the termination date of your parole. Failing to depart on time may have adverse immigration consequences," reads the document shared on platform X by journalist Jennie Taer, which comes three days after the program that allowed over 532,000 people to enter the United States was concluded.
"With the end of your parole, you may be subject to an expedited removal process under section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) or removal proceedings in accordance with section 240 of the INA, either of which may result in your deportation, unless you have left the United States or have obtained a legal basis to remain in the country," the order states.
At the same time, the measure emphasizes that if migrants have not obtained a legal basis to stay in the country, and do not leave the United States before the parole expiration date, they will begin to accumulate "illegal presence in the United States," unless they are "otherwise protected against such accumulation."
"The accumulation of more than 180 days of illegal presence followed by departing the United States may result in being inadmissible if you apply for entry within a specified timeframe after leaving," the text states.
It is also necessary to specify that if the exit from the country is by land, it must be reported once outside the United States and through the mobile application CBP Home.
The notice of termination of the parole warns that the work authorization based on conditional release is also revoked.
This benefit, which depends on parole, has also been terminated, as stated in the document sent to migrants.
"The DHS notifies its intention to revoke your employment authorization based on parole in accordance with 8 CFR 274a.12(c)(11). The DHS intends to revoke your employment authorization because the condition under which the employment authorization based on parole was granted —having been admitted to the United States under section 212(d)(5)(A) of the INA— no longer exists," states the order.
If the employment authorization based on parole has not expired, it will be terminated as of April 24, 2025, unless contradictory evidence is presented that you continue to be under parole in the United States.
However, the presentation of that evidence does not impact the termination of the parole granted originally under the humanitarian parole programs for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, or Venezuela.
"Any decision to revoke your employment authorization is final and no appeal will be made against the decision to revoke the employment authorization. See 8 CFR 274a.14(b)(2). If you work without employment authorization, you are in violation of the law."
Frequently asked questions about the revocation of humanitarian parole in the U.S.
What does the revocation of humanitarian parole mean for migrants in the U.S.?
The revocation of humanitarian parole means that migrants benefiting from this program must leave the United States before their permit expires, or they will face deportation proceedings. This program, implemented by the Biden administration, allowed for the temporary entry of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans, but has been terminated under the Trump administration, affecting more than 532,000 people.
What are the consequences of not leaving the U.S. after the revocation of parole?
If migrants do not leave the United States before the expiration date of their parole, they will begin to accumulate unlawful presence, which could affect future applications for entry into the country. Additionally, they may be subject to expedited deportation processes under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
Will the work permits associated with parole also be revoked?
Yes, the work permits associated with parole will be revoked. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has notified that employment authorization based on parole will end unless contradictory evidence is presented that allows one to continue under parole in the U.S.
What options do Cubans have who have not been in the U.S. for a year before April 24?
Cubans who have not been in the U.S. for a year before April 24 can consider applying for political asylum if they do not have a pending application. Moreover, those who reach one year and one day prior to that date can apply for residency under the Cuban Adjustment Act, but they must act quickly and seek legal advice.
What measures should parole beneficiaries take in light of the program's revocation?
Beneficiaries of parole should seek legal advice to explore options such as asylum, TPS, or adjustment of status. They should also be prepared to leave the country if they are unable to establish a legal basis to remain in the U.S. before their permit expires.
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