The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a key warning for immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who entered the country under the humanitarian parole program.
According to reported journalist Mario J. Pentón through his official website, those who do not change their status within the 24-month period could face deportation.
The measure, announced last Monday, highlights the importance of the beneficiaries of this program using other legal avenues for immigration adjustment before their temporary authorization expires.
Migrants under humanitarian parole: Urgency to adjust status to avoid deportation
As is known, the humanitarian parole grants migrants a two-year temporary permit, but they must adjust their status through programs such as the Cuban Adjustment Act, political asylum or some other available visa. If they do not, DHS has made it clear that these immigrants will have to leave the country or face deportation proceedings.
This warning has generated concern in immigrant communities, especially among citizens of Venezuela and Cuba, who are part of the benefited countries.
Although many Venezuelans have already taken advantage of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as a viable option, those who have not yet taken action face the risk of deportation once their permit expires.
Immigration lawyers urge parole migrants to change status as soon as possible
For Cuban migrants, the Cuban Adjustment Act remains one of the safest alternatives to avoid deportation. Immigration attorneys are urging migrants to take immediate steps to adjust their status, stressing that any delay can lead to complications down the road.
According to Pentón, immigration experts also advise those with pending cases to seek advice from specialized lawyers. In some conservative states, immigration judges are strict with procedures and any errors or delays could complicate the approval of immigration status.
For example, lawyer Ismael Labrador highlighted technical changes in judicial procedures, noting that notices of appearance (NTA) must be presented to the judge within a period of 30 days. If this requirement is not met, the deportation procedure cannot be initiated, which could benefit some migrants who find themselves in more complicated situations.
Many families, especially those who have applied under the Cuban Adjustment Act, have expressed relief in knowing that, as long as their applications are pending, they will not be at risk of deportation. However, for those who have not yet started any immigration adjustment process, time is a crucial factor. Lawyers urge migrants to act quickly to avoid sanctions and protect their status in the United States.
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