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Below you will find information that IRC has created this to answer how the new immigration policies affect you. If you don't speak English, please click on the yellow button to select your language:
Below you will find information that IRC has created this to answer how the new immigration policies affect you. If you don't speak English, please click on the yellow button to select your language:
New Guidance on Cuban/Haitian/Nicaraguan/Venezuelan Parole:
New Guidance on Cuban/Haitian/Nicaraguan/Venezuelan Parole:
As of April 14th, 2025, a US district court judge blocked early termination of CHNV Parole.
This ruling impacts only those IRC clients who entered through the CHNV program (with HHP or CHP on their I-94s). It prevents their parole and work authorization from ending on 4/24, and restores their original dates of parole and work authorization.
The ruling, however, does not relate to anyone who entered through CBP One (with a code of DT on their I-94s) or to the emails regarding termination of parole people have received from CBP.
More guidance coming soon!
Immigration Policies Impact For Permenant Residents, Refugees, Asylees, & Temporary Protected Status:
Immigration Policies Impact For Permenant Residents, Refugees, Asylees, & Temporary Protected Status:
For Permanent Residents
For Refugees and Asylees
For TPS (Temporary Protected Status)
NOTE: This information is not a substitute for legal advice from a qualified attorney or accredited representative. The provided information is accurate as of January 24, 2025 and may change rapidly due to further policy changes and/or court decisions
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a series of executive orders that call for stricter immigration enforcement and increased deportations. An executive order is a signed, written, and published command from the president of the United States that has the same effect as a law. Federal agencies have since issued further guidance implementing some of these orders.
Every person’s immigration case is unique. Please speak to an immigration lawyer or Department of Justice-accredited legal representative about your options. Are you unsure about how your immigration status could be affected by the new U.S. government? Below is some general information and guidance.
How will the new immigration policies affect me?
How will the new immigration policies affect me?
I am a Lawful Permanent Resident (also known as a Green Card holder).
I am a Lawful Permanent Resident (also known as a Green Card holder).
Am I at risk of losing my status or being deported based on these new policies?
Am I at risk of losing my status or being deported based on these new policies?
NO.
As a permanent resident, you have indefinite permission to live and work in the United States. You cannot be subject to deportation proceedings unless you have committed fraud, have abandoned your residence by being outside of the United States for too long, or have committed certain criminal offenses. If you believe any of these may apply to you, you should speak to an immigration lawyer or Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited legal representative to assess your risks. Permanent residents are encouraged to speak to an immigration attorney or accredited representative before applying for naturalization.
You should always carry your legal permanent resident (LPR) card with you. If you are stopped by law enforcement, and asked for proof of immigration status, let them know that you are a permanent resident and show them your LPR card.
I am an Afghan or Iraqi Special Immigrant (SIV).
I am an Afghan or Iraqi Special Immigrant (SIV).
Am I at risk of losing my status or being deported based on these new policies?
Am I at risk of losing my status or being deported based on these new policies?
NO.
Those who entered the US with a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) or who were granted adjustment of status based on an approved SIV petition or Chief of Mission approval are already Lawful Permanent Residents.
If you have requested Chief of Mission (COM) approval of your request for classification as a Special Immigrant based on one or more years’ service to the US mission in Iraq or Afghanistan, but have not yet received it, you are not yet legally a Special Immigrant. You should consult a legal service provider to see if you qualify for another form of temporary or permanent relief such as Temporary Protected Status or asylum.
If you are an LPR, or hold another lawful status, you should always carry proof of your legal status with you. If you have a COM Approval and have filed for Adjustment of Status, you should always carry a copy of your I-485 receipt from USCIS (I-797) with you at all times.
NOTE: having a pending application for status may not protect you from detention or removal.
I am an asylee or refugee. Am I at risk of losing my protection or being deported based on these new policies?
I am an asylee or refugee. Am I at risk of losing my protection or being deported based on these new policies?
NO.
As an asylee or refugee, you have been granted indefinite protection by the United States. You cannot be placed in deportation proceedings unless you have committed fraud/misrepresentation, returned to your home country, or committed certain criminal offenses. (If any of these may apply to you, you should speak to an immigration lawyer or DOJ accredited legal representative to assess your risks). Asylees/refugees should seek assistance from an immigration attorney or accredited representative to apply for Adjustment of Status (a green card) as soon as possible upon completing one year of physical presence in the US.
You should always carry proof of your asylee or refugee status with you. If you are stopped by law enforcement and asked about your immigration status, you should show them proof of your asylee status (grant of asylum and/or (a) (5) work permit) or refugee status (proof of entry as refugee document and/or (a)(3) work permit).
I have Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
I have Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Am I at risk of losing my protection or being deported based on these new policies?
Am I at risk of losing my protection or being deported based on these new policies?
MAYBE.
By law, the president must review all TPS country designations and determine whether to extend or terminate them prior to their expiration. If TPS is terminated, those who currently have TPS will not be able to renew their TPS or work authorization and may be subject to detention and/or removal. As of the date of this guidance, there have not yet been any terminations of TPS.
You should always carry proof of your TPS status with you. If you are stopped by law enforcement and asked for your immigration status, you should show them your TPS approval notice and/or your (a)(12) or (c)(19) work permit.
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