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Cuban and Haitian Parolees
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proceeding with the termination of all unexpired parole statuses and revoking work authorization under the CHNV program
See June 6, 2025 DHS Alert.
Who are Cuban and Haitian Parolees?
Cuban and Haitian parolees arriving in New Jersey may have entered through one of two different parole programs.
- Cuban and Haitian Entrants
Cubans and Haitians who have a current or expired parole, who are in pending removal proceedings, or who have a pending application for asylum are Cuban and Haitian Entrants and thus are eligible for benefits and services funded through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and provided by local agencies. Cuban and Haitian entrants are not eligible for employment authorization. For more information, please visit
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/archive/orr/policy-guidance/who-we-serve-cuban/haitian-entrants - Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan and Venezuelan (CHNV) Supporter-Based Parole
The CHNV parole program—which provided humanitarian parole for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela—was officially terminated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 25, 2025. For those who are Cuban or Haitian nationals, you may still be eligible for mainstream benefits and services as a Cuban and Haitian Entrant.
For more information on where to receive services please visit our webpage of refugee Service Providers.
