The temporary suspension of humanitarian parole for Cubans and three other nationalities has generated chaos and confusion, and even some airlines have interpreted the measure in their own way. For this reason, experts advise Cubans with travel permits to the US to fly as soon as possible.
Thousands of permits, including those already granted, have been cancelled. Experts recommend that those who still have their authorization travel as soon as possible, as the situation is uncertain.
There have been reports of cases of Cubans who, despite having their permit, have been prevented from boarding their flights. Airlines and air terminals have been key in this situation, with some allowing boarding and others denying it. Given this uncertainty, it is essential to confirm the status of the permit before traveling, they recommend.
Suspension of exit permits: journalist warns of cancellation of trips by the US. Daniel Benítez, a reporter from Miami, reported two days ago on the worrying situation of a Cuban who, after having obtained an exit permit in June, discovered that the US immigration authorities had suddenly cancelled said permit, preventing him from traveling.
Given this situation, Benítez advised those who still have valid permits to use them as soon as possible, to avoid being left stranded until the United States decides, if it ever does, to lift the temporary suspension of the program.
Cubans with permission to travel to the U.S. Recommendations
The program, which has granted more than 100,500 permits since its implementation in January 2023 through May 2024, has faced challenges.
According to official data, Benitez estimates that one in six applications for the parole program from Cuba has been fraudulent, citing cases of using social security numbers of deceased people or payments of between 2,000 and 3,000 euros to sponsors.
Last weekend, DHS made it official that beneficiaries of the humanitarian parole program with already approved travel permits will be allowed to travel, although American airlines are not allowing travel to Cubans with approved parole.
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