USCIS Announces: DHS Resumes Processing Advance Travel Authorizations (ATA) Under Parole for Citizens of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has resumed processing Advance Travel Authorizations (ATA) for certain nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) participating in the temporary stay parole program.
This measure is being implemented following an internal review that has led to the updating of CHNV’s security protocols, including more rigorous vetting for support persons or sponsors.
The DHS has underlined the importance of parole recipients regularly monitoring their myUSCIS accounts for up-to-date information about their travel authorization. Those who possess a valid authorization can travel without problems to the United States.
The resumption of the program follows reports that revealed a significant level of fraud in applications, prompting DHS to implement new measures to prevent such illicit activities.
A spokesman for the agency declared Martí Noticias: “We are committed to holding accountable those who commit fraud or attempt to exploit others for their own benefit. Anyone involved in fraud or abuse will be referred to the appropriate authorities for prosecution.”
Humanitarian Parole for the United States
The humanitarian parole program allows nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, along with their immediate family members, to apply for safe and orderly entry into the United States.
Beneficiaries who are outside the country may be considered for travel authorization and temporary stay of up to two years, based on urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have a support person or sponsor in the United States.
- Pass a comprehensive security background investigation.
- Meet other eligibility criteria.
- Be the subject of a favorable exercise of discretion.
The process begins with the filing of Form I-134A, “Online Application to Become a Support Person and Declaration of Financial Support,” by the support person residing in the United States.
This application must be completed for each beneficiary, including minors. The U.S. government reviews the information provided on the form to ensure that the support person can meet their financial commitments to the beneficiaries.
With these measures, DHS seeks to ensure that the process of entering the United States is safe, orderly, and free of fraud, protecting both beneficiaries and the system in general.
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