On January 5, 2023, in addition to Ukraine and Venezuela, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a similar program for qualifying citizens of Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua to apply for a parole.
They have to have a U.S.-based supporter, get approved for travel authorization, and travel to the USA by air.
Individuals arriving under this new process may also apply for work authorization.
DHS also announced elimination of the numerical cap for a similar process for Venezuelans announced earlier this year.
This process will provide a way for qualifying nationals of Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua who are outside the United States and lacking U.S. entry documents to come to the United States. Through a fully online process, individuals can be considered, on a case-by-case basis, for advance authorization to travel to the United States and seek a temporary period of parole for up to two years, provided that they:
Have a supporter in the United States who will provide financial and other support;
Undergo and clear robust security vetting;
Meet other eligibility criteria; and
Warrant a favorable exercise of discretion.
DHS will begin implementing these new processes for Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans on Jan. 6, 2023. For additional information on the process and eligibility requirements, please see the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans page.
*** Starting Jan. 6, 2023, you must submit Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support, if you are a potential supporter of a:
Ukrainian or their immediate family member as part of Uniting for Ukraine; or
Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, or Venezuelan or their immediate family member as part of the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans.
You should not file Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support, if you are a potential supporter of an individual under Uniting for Ukraine or the Process for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans.
If you submitted Form I-134 online before Jan. 6, 2023, under Uniting for Ukraine or the Process for Venezuelans, your case will continue to process and no further action is required. You should not submit a Form I-134A.
Access to these processes is free. Neither the U.S. supporter nor the beneficiary is required to pay the U.S. government a fee.
https://www.uscis.gov/CHNV
They have to have a U.S.-based supporter, get approved for travel authorization, and travel to the USA by air.
Individuals arriving under this new process may also apply for work authorization.
DHS also announced elimination of the numerical cap for a similar process for Venezuelans announced earlier this year.
This process will provide a way for qualifying nationals of Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua who are outside the United States and lacking U.S. entry documents to come to the United States. Through a fully online process, individuals can be considered, on a case-by-case basis, for advance authorization to travel to the United States and seek a temporary period of parole for up to two years, provided that they:
Have a supporter in the United States who will provide financial and other support;
Undergo and clear robust security vetting;
Meet other eligibility criteria; and
Warrant a favorable exercise of discretion.
DHS will begin implementing these new processes for Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans on Jan. 6, 2023. For additional information on the process and eligibility requirements, please see the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans page.
*** Starting Jan. 6, 2023, you must submit Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support, if you are a potential supporter of a:
Ukrainian or their immediate family member as part of Uniting for Ukraine; or
Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, or Venezuelan or their immediate family member as part of the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans.
You should not file Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support, if you are a potential supporter of an individual under Uniting for Ukraine or the Process for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans.
If you submitted Form I-134 online before Jan. 6, 2023, under Uniting for Ukraine or the Process for Venezuelans, your case will continue to process and no further action is required. You should not submit a Form I-134A.
Access to these processes is free. Neither the U.S. supporter nor the beneficiary is required to pay the U.S. government a fee.
https://www.uscis.gov/CHNV
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