On December 12, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that they are ending all family reunification parole (FRP) programs for people from Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras, along with their immediate family members. This is scheduled to take effect on January 14, 2026. For any individuals that have been paroled under the FRP program and it is still valid on January 14, 2026, it will automatically end that day unless they have filed a green card application (Form I-485) by December 15, 2025, and it’s still pending on January 14, 2026. For those that do file an I-485, their parole will continue until the expiration date or USCIS makes a decision, whichever occurs first.
Work permits that have been issued under the FRP program will also be revoked on January 14, 2026, under the above guidelines, even if the expiration date on the card itself states it expires later. DHS will notify each person individually that their parole is being terminated and their employment authorization is being revoked.
If you are present on parole under the FRP program it’s important to contact an immigration attorney to explore any options you may have to remain in this country. You may qualify to obtain a work authorization through a different type of application or to apply for your green card.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement or any other immigration-related matters, please contact us to schedule a consultation.