CHNV Parole Case Lawyers

Guidance for CHNV Parolees Facing Program Changes

The CHNV parole program—created for individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela—provided a critical legal avenue for those fleeing instability to live and work in the United States temporarily. As of April 2025, the Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of this program, ending parole status for many and leaving urgent questions about work rights, future immigration options, and deportation risk.

Board-certified immigration attorneys at Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A. have extensive experience guiding CHNV parolees through these evolving challenges. Our team has successfully helped clients safeguard work authorization, explore relief options including asylum, and defend against removal, even as the legal landscape shifts rapidly.

For up-to-date, results-oriented guidance on CHNV parole and related immigration concerns, contact our board-certified immigration attorneys at Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A. today.

What Is the CHNV Parole Program?

The CHNV parole program, established during the Biden administration, allowed qualifying nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the United States for up to two years for humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Eligible individuals worked with a U.S.-based sponsor, passed background and health checks, and, upon arrival, could lawfully live and work in the U.S. during the parole period.

The program offered:

• A legal means to avoid dangerous border crossings
• A pathway for work and integration while seeking longer-term immigration relief
• Requirements for a dedicated sponsor, health screening, and security vetting

Recent changes have ended parole status for most participants and halted new approvals and pending applications, creating considerable uncertainty for current and former beneficiaries.

What Should You Do If Your Employer Requests Proof of Work Authorization?

After the CHNV parole program was terminated, employment authorization documents (EADs) tied to parole were revoked and are generally no longer valid. 

If your employer asks you to prove valid work authorization, you should:

• Review your current immigration paperwork – If your EAD is no longer valid due to lost parole status, you cannot legally continue working.
• Communicate with your employer honestly – Most employers are legally required to terminate employees without valid work authorization.
• Consult with an immigration attorney immediately – Depending on your circumstances, you may have other forms of relief or avenues to regain work authorization.

Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A. can advise on your options, including whether you may qualify for asylum, adjustment of status, or humanitarian relief, and provide documentation or guidance for your employer if you have pending applications.

What Steps Should You Take If Your Work Permit and CHNV Parole Have Ended?

Losing CHNV parole and work authorization creates immediate risks:

• You may be considered “out of status” and accruing unlawful presence as of the date your parole ended.
• The Department of Homeland Security has indicated it will pursue expedited removal for individuals no longer in valid status.
• If you remain in the U.S. without a lawful basis, you face the risk of enforcement actions, including detention and deportation.

Practical Steps to Follow

When facing the end of CHNV parole or changes to your work authorization, it’s important to act quickly and thoughtfully. Taking the right steps now can help protect your rights, clarify your options, and improve your chances for relief under current U.S. immigration law.

Some steps you can take include the following:

• Meet with a board-certified immigration attorney as soon as possible to review your situation and determine eligibility for asylum, adjustment, family-based petitions, or other forms of relief.
• If you are already in removal proceedings or fear returning to your country, consider filing for asylum or other protection.
• Save all correspondence from DHS and keep records of your status and communications with your employer.

Experienced lawyers can help you explore all available legal avenues, including challenging detention through habeas corpus petitions if necessary.

How Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A. Assists Clients with CHNV Parole Cases

Navigating the end of CHNV parole status and changing federal policies requires in-depth immigration knowledge and a swift, strategic response. 

Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A. is nationally recognized for immigration law expertise because we offer:

• Board-certified immigration attorneys who provide high-level guidance tailored to your case.
• Decades of experience helping clients from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and globally.
• Comprehensive services, including evaluation of all immigration options, assistance with work authorization, defense in removal proceedings, and representation in federal court litigation if needed.
• Up-to-date strategies as litigation, government policies, and enforcement practices rapidly evolve.

Frequently Asked Questions About CHNV Parole (and Federal Changes)

How do I know if my CHNV parole status is still valid?

If you received a notice in your MyUSCIS account or from DHS that your parole was terminated or that your original end date has passed, your status is likely no longer valid.

Can I keep working after my parole ends?

If your authorization was based on parole and your EAD has been revoked or expired, you must stop working. Consult with our skilled attorneys to check if you have another lawful way to obtain work authorization.

What can I do if I fear deportation to my home country?

Express your fear of return immediately (if detained or in contact with authorities) and speak to an attorney about your eligibility for asylum or other protection. Timely legal advice is essential.

Can I apply for another type of immigration relief?

Each case is unique. Some CHNV parolees may qualify for other immigration benefits. An individualized legal assessment is the best way to understand your options.