US EditionTrump Admin Ending Family Reunification Program and More TPS Protections
DHS ends parole-based entries for seven countries to reduce fraud and security risks, affecting thousands with deadlines for adjustment applications and work authorization revocation.
- On Friday, the Department of Homeland Security announced it is terminating all categorical Family Reunification Parole programs for nationals of Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti and Honduras.
- Citing security concerns, DHS said the programs allowed poorly vetted people to bypass screening, creating vulnerabilities and fraud risks, and officials framed the move as prioritizing national security and economic well-being.
- Individuals currently in the United States under FRP will see their parole end on Jan. 14, 2026 unless they have a pending Form I-485 filed by Dec. 15, 2025; DHS said it will notify affected individuals as parole and work authorization are revoked.
- Those affected face invalidation of employment authorization tied to FRP, and DHS said it will notify each person individually as parole and work permits are revoked.
- DHS is directing affected people to use the CBP Home app to report departures and said some may qualify for exit bonuses, travel document assistance and forgiveness of civil fines.
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The Political InsiderDHS Terminates Family Reunification Parole Programs in 7 Countries
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is ending family reunification parole (FRP) programs for immigrants from Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras, and their immediate family members, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said in an alert on Dec. 12. The FRP program aims to help U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents bring their foreign family members to the United States as a first step…
The justification is the “security deficiencies” that put the U.S. at risk of potentially dangerous migrants entering
Trump admin revokes family reunification parole programs amid major policy shift
“The desire to reunite families does not overcome the government’s responsibility to prevent fraud and abuse and to uphold national security and public safety,” DHS said of the move.
Miami, U.S.A., Dec 12 (EFE).- The U.S. announced Friday the termination of humanitarian family reunification programs for nationals of Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti and Honduras, as well as for their immediate family members, arguing abuses of these protections. The U.S. Department of National Security (DHS) announced the end of the so-called “Family Reunification Parole (FRP)” for these seven countries. Thus, immigrants…
The United States announced the termination of humanitarian family reunification programs for nationals of Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti and Honduras, arguing abuses of these protections.
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