The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on March 25, 2025, the termination of humanitarian parole programs for nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV), along with their immediate family members. This decision was set to take effect on April 24, 2025.
However, a legal ruling on April 14, 2025, imposed an emergency stay on this mass termination. The court's decision was based on the absence of case-by-case review as required by the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). As a result of this stay, Employment Authorization Documents remain valid until further notice.
The DHS had previously indicated that the March 25 announcement could be considered "constructive knowledge" of employee ineligibility. This could lead to I-9 compliance issues if the stay is eventually lifted. Employers are advised to seek legal counsel before making any decisions regarding perceived expiration or revocation of work authorization.
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