Information on Parole Termination Notices

On April 11, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) delivered notices to many of our clients and community members regarding the termination of parole, noting “It is time for you to leave the United States.” These types of notices appear widespread across the country and connected to multiple parole programs, including affecting 985,000 people nationwide who paroled into the United States after seeking asylum at the border using CBP One.

Notices informed individuals that they were required to “immediately” leave the country. However, many of the individuals who were paroled have since received protection through Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or have active immigration court proceedings or pending asylum applications. Individuals with TPS are protected from deportation, and those in deportation proceedings or with a pending asylum application are generally permitted to remain in the United States until a final decision is made. 

The impact of these notices could be staggering, including for the affected individuals, their families, and the communities where they live and work. Individuals and families are being left suddenly without lawful status or work authorization, despite having followed lawful procedures to enter the country. The administration’s termination of parole is being challenged in the courts in ongoing litigation. 

For more information regarding the parole termination notices, please refer to these frequently asked questions from Equity Corps of Oregon:

• Can DHS end parole this way? Yes, §1182 grants DHS the authority to grant or revoke parole status, even after someone is in the United States.

• If a person does not leave, will they be removed? Not necessarily and not immediately. People who have pending applications or temporary status can remain in the country. Those who do not have any status or applications may be detained but not necessarily immediately removed.

• Does this announcement terminate work permits? Yes, for work permits based on parole (the work permit would list c11 as the corresponding category). No, for work permits based on other eligibility (for example, c8 for a pending asylum application).

• Do people need to leave immediately? Not necessarily. People who have another type of immigration status, like Temporary Protected Status (TPS), are allowed to stay, as should people with pending applications for relief (like asylum or a U visa). Other people should consult with an attorney before deciding to leave the country.

• Could ICE/DHS find people who do not leave? They could, as they likely have an address. ICE has said they will prioritize removal of people who have not already filed applications for immigration relief prior to the date of the termination notice.

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Please note that this information is general guidance and not legal advice. For legal advice, request a consultation from ICS or speak to an immigration attorney today.