The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it is in the process of reactivating, “as soon as possible,” the CHNV humanitarian parole program, which benefits citizens of Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela and Nicaragua who have sponsors in the United States.
This announcement follows a temporary pause in the issuance of advance travel authorizations, a precautionary measure taken while sponsor applications are being reviewed.
DHS has stressed that when the program resumes, additional safeguards will be implemented to ensure that all beneficiaries are thoroughly screened prior to their arrival in the United States.
Two weeks ago, DHS had temporarily suspended the program due to suspicions of fraud. Despite this interruption, the department has assured that no significant problems have been identified in the ongoing reviews and the process is expected to continue without further setbacks.
The program, which was launched on January 5, 2023, has allowed more than 520,000 people from these four countries to legally arrive in the United States on commercial flights, provided they meet strict security checks and other eligibility criteria.
Parole beneficiaries in several countries
As of the end of July 2024, a total of 109,000 Cubans, 205,000 Haitians, 90,000 Nicaraguans, and 115,000 Venezuelans have received parole under this process, allowing them to legally enter the country.
This program is especially beneficial for Cuban migrants, since, after one year and one day of having entered the United States with a parole, they can apply for permanent residence under the Cuban Adjustment Act.
Despite the temporary pause, DHS remains committed to reactivating the program and is confident that the normal process will soon be restored, benefiting thousands of people seeking a new life in the United States.
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