Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
DHS Fact Sheet: Changes to Parole and Expedited Removal Policies Affecting Cuban Nationals
DHS announced that on 1/12/17, it eliminated a special parole policy for arriving Cuban nationals, as well as the Cuban Medical Professional Parole Program. Also, effective 1/12/17, Cuban nationals apprehended at ports of entry or near the border may be placed in expedited removal proceedings.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 17011361.
Related Resources
- USCIS Message: Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) Program Update
- White House Fact Sheet on Re-Establishment of Diplomatic Relations with Cuba
- Online Tool for the Haitian Family Reunification Parole (HFRP) and Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) Programs
- DOS FAQs on Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program Appointments
- USCIS Announces Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program
(72 FR 65588, 11/21/07) - USCIS Fact Sheet on Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program
- DOS Fact Sheet on Cuban Medical Professional Parole Program