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COUNTRY SPECIFIC PAROLE AND ASYLUM PROGRAMS 

In addition to general parole (https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/humanitarian_parole ) and asylum (https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/asylum ) options, below is  the status of other country specific programs 

Country Description  Availability  Link  
Afghanistan OAW Operations Allies Welcome  a U.S. government-led initiative established to resettle vulnerable Afghan nationals in the United States Re-parole only available – if were under age 14 years on Sept. 26, 2023; Were paroled into the United States between July 30, 2021, and Sept. 30, 2022; and Were paroled with an OAR or PAR class of admission. Also see link for those with pending applications  

All others terminated  
https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/information-for-afghan-nationals/re-parole-process-for-certain-afghans-nationals  https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/updated_guidance_on_executive_order_on_securing_our_borders_20250130_508.pdf  
HaitiHFRP (The Haitian Family Reunifications Parole)  allows certain eligible U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to apply for parole for their family members in Haiti. If granted, this parole allows those family members to come to the U.S. before their immigrant visa priority dates become current. Available https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/humanitarian-or-significant-public-benefit-parole-for-aliens-outside-the-united-states/the-haitian-family-reunification-parole-hfrp-program 
Ukraine  Uniting for Ukraine (U4U)  a program established by the U.S. government to provide a pathway for Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members to come to the United States temporarily (for a period of two years) and receive humanitarian parole Terminated   https://www.aila.org/library/cbps-carrier-liaison-program-announces-updated-guidance-based-on-eo-securing-our-borders 
Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans CHNV Parole  a program implemented by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to allow certain nationals from those countries to enter and temporarily remain in the United States under parole status. It was designed to provide a safe and legal pathway for individuals fleeing humanitarian crises. Terminated and confirmed by Supreme court as of May 30 2025  https://www.cliniclegal.org/resources/removal-proceedings/updates-chnv-parole-terminations-and-federal-litigation#:~:text=During%20the%20Biden%20administration%2C%20the,depart%20within%20the%20period%20provided.  https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/updated_guidance_on_executive_order_on_securing_our_borders_20250130_508.pdf 
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Guatemala Safe Mobility Office (SMO)  regional platforms, primarily established in Latin America, designed to offer information and support for individuals seeking safe and legal pathways for migration, including resettlement to the United States and other countries. They aim to reduce irregular migration by providing alternatives to dangerous journeys and facilitating access to lawful migration channels.   Terminated    https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/updated_guidance_on_executive_order_on_securing_our_borders_20250130_508.pdf 
El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras Central American Minor (CAM)  a legal pathway through which children and other family members facing persecution or danger in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras can reunite with parents who are lawfully present in the United Stat Terminated   https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/updated_guidance_on_executive_order_on_securing_our_borders_20250130_508.pdf