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Original Date Announced
August 2, 2019USCIS announces its intention to terminate the Haitian Family Reunification Parole program and the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole program. Under both programs, individuals with approved family-based immigrant petitions have been authorized to enter and work in the United States while waiting for their green card to become available. USCIS is reviewing other categorical parole programs, but will not terminate any program until it completes required administrative changes to Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. [ID #96]
USCIS to End Certain Categorical Parole ProgramsEffective Date
August 2, 2019Subsequent Trump-Era and Court Action(s)
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December 28, 2020
Federal Register Notice: Removal of Instructions Regarding the Haitian Family Reunification Program and Filipino World War II Veteran Parole Program
USCIS requests public comments on revisions to Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, to remove sections relating to the Haitian Family Reunification Parole and the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole programs. These changes will terminate the programs when form instruction changes are finalized.
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Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Actions: Agency Directive Program TerminationSubject Matter: HumanitarianAgencies Affected: USCIS Bureau of Consular AffairsAssociated or Derivative Policies
- January 25, 2017 POTUS issues EO 13767, regarding border security and immigration enforcement
- February 20, 2017 DHS implements EO 13767 on "Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements"
- August 16, 2017 DHS terminates Central American Minors (CAM) Parole Program
- December 28, 2020 USCIS proposes changes to Form I-131 following termination of Haitian Family Reunification and Filipino World War II Veterans Parole programs
Pre Trump-Era Policies
- December 18, 2014 Haitian Family Reunification Parole program
- June 8, 2016 Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Program