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Cuban Haitian Nicaragua Venezuela (CHNV) Parole Program

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ATTENTION: On May 30, 2025, following litigation, the Supreme Court allowed the federal government to terminate the CHNV Parole Program. As of May 30th,CHNV recipients from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela have lost their CHNV Protections. The federal government is no longer accepting or processing applications.

If you are impacted by this change, we encourage you to stay informed through the government's website: www.uscis.gov/chnv. You can call the MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365 for information on how and where to find City-funded, free, and safe immigration legal help.

What is the CHNV Program?

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The program allowed nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who were outside the United States and lacked U.S. entry documents to be considered, on a case-by-case basis, for advanced authorization to travel and a temporary period for up to two years, during which they may live and work in the United States.

MOIA recognizes this news may cause concern in the community. Notary services and other bad actors may also seek to take advantage of concerned immigrant New Yorkers by luring them with false promises and committing immigration fraud.


Protect Yourself protect from Immigration Legal Services Fraud

For more information about how to protect yourself from immigration legal fraud, please click HERE.

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You may call:

1-800-354-0365
Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM

Immigrant New Yorkers with questions or concerns, including those who entered through CHNV can access legal help by calling the MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline

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BEWARE OF LEGAL IMMIGRATION SCAMS AND FRAUDULENT ACTORS

Remember:

  • Only a licensed attorney or a DOJ Accredited Representative can file applications on your behalf
  • A public notary who is not a licensed attorney is unable to fill out these forms/file them on your behalf. They also cannot charge you to do this.
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Immigration law is complicated. Beware of immigration legal scams or fraudulent providers who may indicate otherwise and make false promises, such as:

  • A way to get a work permit or visa immediately.
  • Statements indicating that there are no risks or consequences.
  • Claims of special influence with immigration authorities.