Final Notification Received by Cubans Awaiting Humanitarian Parole

In recent days, thousands of Cubans who had been holding out hope for the humanitarian parole process have received a definitive notification ending their aspirations to immigrate to the United States through this program. A mass email with the message "non confirm" was sent, indicating that their parole applications have not been approved.

Journalist Mario J. Pentón has explained that this notification amounts to a final denial for applications that had been pending for several months or even years. Introduced under the Biden administration in 2023 for citizens of Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Haiti, the humanitarian parole program allowed temporary entry into the U.S. for humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. However, in 2025, the Trump administration revoked this program, citing its ineffectiveness in reducing irregular migration and enhancing border security, along with the strain it placed on public resources and the immigration judicial system.

Until now, many applicants had not received formal communication regarding their case status. "Finally, after such a long wait and silence, authorities are sending a closure message," Pentón remarked in a recent social media broadcast.

Confusion and Hope among Cuban Applicants

The notification has sparked confusion and hope among some applicants, particularly in Cuba, where there's a persistent belief that the program might be reinstated. Nevertheless, Pentón clarified that the humanitarian parole is definitively canceled, with no active efforts for reactivation.

Additionally, individuals who had already arrived in the U.S. through this migration route are also receiving the notification. Although it doesn't affect their current status, it is part of the administrative efforts to formally close all open cases under this program.

Revocation of Benefits and Migration Alternatives

The program's cancellation impacts over 532,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who entered the U.S. under these programs between 2022 and 2025. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began notifying beneficiaries that their status and work permits have been revoked, and they must leave the U.S. by April 24, 2025, to avoid deportation.

However, a recent court decision by a judge in Boston has provided temporary relief to these beneficiaries, blocking a measure that aimed to suspend their I-94 forms and eliminate their Social Security numbers. The case is still under appeal and could potentially reach the Supreme Court, according to Pentón.

Guidance for Affected Individuals

Those affected should not assume the program remains active; the notification signifies a definitive end. It's crucial to avoid scams or false promises about a supposed reopening of the parole. Consulting with immigration attorneys about other possible legal avenues for emigration or status adjustment is recommended.

The cancellation of the humanitarian parole represents a significant setback for countless Cuban families who had hoped for reunification in the United States. In this challenging landscape, the migrant community continues to seek legal alternatives amidst increasingly restrictive immigration policies.