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Original Date Announced
September 3, 2019DHS ends discretionary parole policy allowing Russian nationals to enter Guam and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) visa-free for up to 45 days. Affected individuals may apply and be granted parole on case-by-case basis. The policy was signed by Acting Secretary McAleenan.
[ID #768]
Rescission of Discretionary Parole Policies Relating to Nationals of the Russian Federation Seeking Entry Into Guam and/or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for a Temporary Visit for Business or PleasureEffective Date
October 3, 2019Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: Humanitarian Non-Immigrant Visas: VisitorPre Trump-Era Policies
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February 28, 2012
Under discretionary parole policies, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) granted parole on a case-by-case basis to nationals of the Russian Federation (Russia) to enter Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) for temporary visits for business or pleasure for up to 45 days provided the traveler meets certain conditions.
Update on the Department of Homeland Security Parole Initiatives