Important Update: CHNV Immigration Parole Program Terminated – What Employers and Employees Need to Know

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of the CHNV Parole Program—originally launched in 2022 for individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. As a result, some CHNV parolee employees in senior living may receive notices via email that their parole status and work authorization have been rescinded.

What This Means for Employers:

• Do not take any action unless notified. Do not terminate or place CHNV employees on unpaid leave based solely on the program’s termination.
• Follow the I-9 expiration dates provided by the employee’s current documents.
• If an employee informs you they received a termination notice, you must:
• Request updated work authorization documents.
• If no valid documentation is presented, terminate or place the employee on unpaid leave for a defined period (e.g., 30 days), per your company policy.
• If your company uses E-Verify, monitor it for status updates. Follow the same steps if E-Verify indicates work authorization has ended.

Important Note: Employers should not provide legal advice. If employees receive a termination notice, advise them to consult immigration legal counsel for guidance on their options. Argentum’s Foreign-Born Workers Resource Guide (FBRG) includes helpful state-specific information on immigration resources, legal support, healthcare, housing, and more.

For questions, contact:
Paul Williams – [email protected]
James R. Balda, President & CEO – via Argentum