The end of humanitarian parole and its impact on the residence process

With the imminent revocation of Parole, many migrants wonder if they can still request residence under the Cuban adjustment law, A regulation that has been key to the regularization of Cuban citizens in the US since 1966.

As he explained in an interview with the Digital Media Cubacute, Immigration Lawyer Rosely Chaviano explained the legal implications of this change in immigration policy.

Humanitarian parole and its impact on the residence process

The humanitarian parole has allowed thousands of Cubans to enter the United States legally, but with a temporary permit. While it is true that it constituted a way to apply to the residence by the Cuban adjustment law, With the revocation of the parole the situation is now uncertain.

According to lawyer Chaviano, Parole is considered a legal, although temporary entry, to the USA, therefore, those Cubans who have remained in the country for more than a year, although their Parole has expired, can still be accepted to the adjustment law.

This one -year requirement of physical presence is essential to request residence, and the fact that Parole loses validity does not prevent them from using the accumulated time to meet this condition. «If they have completed the year and one day, they can apply for the residence regardless of that the Parole is no longer in force,» said Chaviano.

The consequences for those who did not meet the requirement

The main obstacle to Cubans who arrived under Parole and who have not yet fulfilled the year of presence is that they cannot request residence until they have completed that time in the US.

If the parole is revoked before they achieve the deadline, these individuals would lose the benefit of the legal entry that allowed them to request residence, being in an uncertain immigration situation.

In addition, those who do not meet the one -year requirement will be forced to regularize their status through other migratory mechanisms, which could imply risks, such as possible deportation if they do not leave the country voluntarily within the stipulated period.

Comparison with other migrant groups

Although the situation of Cubans has monopolized attention, recent changes in immigration policy also affect other groups. In the case of Nicaraguans and Venezuelans seeking asylum, lawyer Chaviano stressed that recent changes do not affect those who have already obtained asylum or have the status of refugees.

These individuals still have the possibility of requesting residence without major complications, and people with pending asylum can still continue their process without fear of losing their status.

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Tips for migrants

Chaviano also emphasized the importance of being well informed about legal deadlines and procedures. In a context in which immigration policies are changing, the risk of falling into irregular situations is high.

For those Cubans who arrived under Parole and have not yet reached the year of presence, the recommendation is to act quickly and consider the possibility of legal consulting to explore alternative options before the revocation date of the Parole is fulfilled.

In conclusion, although the future of Cubans who arrived under humanitarian parole is marked by uncertainty, who have complied with the one -year presence requirement may, even under the new scenario, request the residence under the Cuban adjustment law.

However, those who have not done so must be alert to changes and seek advice to avoid legal complications. The current immigration context is complex, and an informed decision making is crucial to avoid negative consequences.