DHS Axes Family Reunion Programs for Seven Countries Simultaneously
Published Date: 12/15/2025
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Summary
Starting December 15, 2025, the government is ending special family reunification parole programs for people from Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, and El Salvador. This means those allowed to enter the U.S. under these programs will have their parole end by January 14, 2026, unless they’ve applied to stay permanently or get special approval. If not, they’ll need to leave the U.S. by then—so it’s a big change with important deadlines!
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Parole for FRP Arrivals Ends January 14, 2026
If you were paroled into the U.S. under an FRP program and your initial parole period has not already expired, your temporary parole will terminate on January 14, 2026. If you do not have another lawful basis to remain, you must depart the United States before that parole termination date.
Employment Authorization May Be Revoked
If your employment authorization was based on being paroled under an FRP program, DHS may revoke that employment authorization in connection with the termination of the FRP programs. This could affect your legal ability to work in the United States.
FRP Programs End on December 15, 2025
If you are a potential participant in the Family Reunification Parole (FRP) processes for Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, or Honduras, those categorical parole processes are terminated as of December 15, 2025. DHS will no longer operate the FRP programs after that date.
Exception If You Filed Form I-485 by Dec 15, 2025
If you filed Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, that is postmarked or electronically filed as of December 15, 2025 and that application is still pending as of December 15, 2025, your parole will not terminate on January 14, 2026. The Secretary of Homeland Security may also decide on a case-by-case basis not to terminate parole.
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