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
Haiti
HFRP (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
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
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
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