Featured Issue: Parole Programs under the Trump Administration
This featured issue page provides resources and updates on Trump Administration changes impacting parole programs and related applications. Emphasizing adaptability and well-being, AILA supports members in navigating the challenges posed by these changes by providing this collection of relevant government announcements and practice resources. This page is a living document, and we will be adding additional material and documents as they become available.
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White House Releases Fact Sheet on Executive Order Ending Federal Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
The White House released a fact sheet stating that, on 2/19/25, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) directing federal departments and agencies to identify all federally funded programs currently providing financial benefits to undocumented immigrants and to “take corrective action.”
Executive Order on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
This executive order (EO) revokes certain existing AI policies and directives following the revocation of a 10/30/23 EO that recommended policies to facilitate access to O-1, EB-1, EB-2, and entrepreneur parole visa options for foreign nationals with AI expertise. (90 FR 8741, 1/31/25)
Practice Alert: Possible Termination of CHNV Current Parole Grants
Due to the Securing our Borders Executive Order, AILA members should be prepared for an attempt to immediately terminate current parole grants and for the administration to treat these individuals as immediate removal priorities if an application for lawful status, including TPS, has not been filed.
Executive Order on U.S. Border Security
On 1/20/25, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14165 that calls for a number of DHS and DOD measures, including physical barriers; increased border personnel; expanded detention; Remain in Mexico policies; ceasing use of CBP One; terminating parole programs; and more. (90 FR 8467, 1/30/25)
USCIS Pauses Acceptance of Form I-134A
USCIS announced that it is pausing acceptance of Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support, until it reviews all categorical parole processes, as required by the 1/20/25 Executive Order (EO) entitled “Securing Our Borders.”
Practice Alert: Significant Implications for Parolees in New DHS Memo
A new DHS memo has significant implications for any clients who entered on parole and how DHS plans to implement the recent executive order that expanded expedited removal to include noncitizens who entered in the past two years and are in the interior of the U.S.
CBP's Carrier Liaison Program Announces Updated Guidance Based on EO, Securing Our Borders
Updated guidance has been issued to airline carriers in relation to all impacted programs: U4U, OAW, FRP, CHNV, SMO, CAM.
DHS Issues Guidance on How to Exercise Enforcement Discretion
Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued a memo to ICE, CBP, and USCIS titled, “Guidance Regarding How to Exercise Enforcement Discretion” that outlines how to exercise enforcement discretion in implementing two new policies.
Practice Alert: Order Rescinding a Number of EOs Impacts Immigration Policy
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Executive Order “Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions” (“Initial Rescissions”). This Executive Order rescinds a number of Biden executive orders, many of which had in turn rescinded a Trump 1.0 executive order.
DHS Rescinds Guidelines for Enforcement Actions in or near Protected Areas and Issues Directive on Humanitarian Parole
DHS announced that on 1/20/25 Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued two directives, the first rescinding prior guidelines for ICE and CBP enforcement in or near protected areas, and the second ending “the broad abuse of humanitarian parole” and returning the program to a case-by-case basis.