U.S. Ends Family Reunification Parole Programs for Eight Latin American Nations
In a significant policy shift affecting migration from Latin America, the Trump administration has decided to terminate family-reunification parole programs that have been instrumental for families from Cuba, Haiti, and six other nations in the region.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Friday the termination of these programs, which will impact migrants from Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras, along with their immediate family members. This decision marks a substantial reduction in legal migration pathways for families in these countries.
According to DHS, migrants who have previously benefited from the program and are currently in the United States will face a critical deadline. They must apply for permanent residence or adjust their status by December 15. Failure to do so will result in the loss of their legal status on January 14. Additionally, employment authorizations for those who lose their status will be revoked.
For further details, visit the Miami Herald.
