Thousands of Cubans waiting for the process of humanitarian parole have started to receive an official notification that ends their hopes of emigrating to the United States under this program in recent days.
It is a mass email sent with the message "non confirm", which indicates that the parole process has not been approved.
According to journalist Mario J. Pentón, the notification amounts to a final denial of requests that have been pending for months or even years.
The humanitarian parole program, initiated during the Biden administration in 2023 for citizens of Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Haiti, allowed for temporary entry into the United States for humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit.
However, it was revoked by the administration of Donald Trump in 2025, arguing that it failed to reduce irregular migration or improve border security, in addition to straining public resources and the immigration judicial system.
Despite the cancellation, so far many of the applicants have not been formally informed about the status of their cases. "Finally, after so much waiting and silence, the authorities are sending the closure message," Pentón explained in a recent social media broadcast.
The notification has also generated confusion and hope among some applicants, especially in Cuba, where the belief persists that the program might be reactivated. However, Pentón clarified that the humanitarian parole is definitively canceled and that there are no active efforts for its reactivation.
Additionally, people who have already arrived in the United States through this immigration pathway are also receiving the notice. Although it does not affect their current status, it is part of the administrative efforts to formally close all open processes under the program.
Revocation of benefits and migratory alternatives
The revocation of the program affects more than 532,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who entered the United States under these programs between 2022 and 2025.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had begun to notify beneficiaries that their status and work permits have been revoked, and they should leave the U.S. before April 24, 2025 to avoid being deported.
However, a recent court ruling issued by a judge in Boston has provided temporary relief to the beneficiaries, blocking a measure that aimed to suspend their I-94 forms and remove their Social Security numbers. The case is still under appeal and could escalate to the Supreme Court, according to Pentón.
Recommendations for those affected:
- Do not assume that the program is still active: the notification signifies its final closure.
- Avoid falling for scams or false promises related to a supposed reopening of the parole.
- Consult with immigration attorneys about other possible legal pathways to emigrate or adjust your status.
The cancellation of humanitarian parole represents a heavy blow for thousands of Cuban families who held out hope of reuniting in the United States. In this context, the migrant community continues to seek legal alternatives amid increasingly restrictive immigration policies.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cancellation of Humanitarian Parole for Cubans and Other Migrants
What does the "non confirm" notification mean for applicants of humanitarian parole?
The "non confirm" notification means a definitive denial of humanitarian parole applications. This indicates that the proceedings have not been approved, and there are no active efforts to reactivate the program.
Why was the humanitarian parole program canceled?
The humanitarian parole program was canceled by the Donald Trump administration on the grounds that it did not succeed in reducing irregular migration or improving border security, as well as putting pressure on public resources and the immigration judicial system.
What alternatives do migrants affected by the cancellation of humanitarian parole have?
Affected migrants may consider consulting with immigration attorneys to explore other legal avenues, such as political asylum, a work visa, or adjustment of status if they qualify under programs like the Cuban Adjustment Act (for Cubans). It is advised not to fall victim to fraud related to supposed re-openings of parole.
What impact does the cancellation of humanitarian parole have on Cuban families?
The cancellation of humanitarian parole represents a severe blow to thousands of Cuban families who had hoped to reunite in the United States. This leaves them in a migratory limbo, with no immediate prospects of regularizing their situation and at risk of being deported.
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