Modernized Family Reunification Parole Processes for Cuba and Haiti
Today, DHS announced updates to modernize the family reunification parole (FRP) processes for Cuba and Haiti. Technological advancements allow most process steps to be completed online except for the medical exam by the panel physician and the final in-person parole determination at a U.S. port of entry. Identity verifications and eligibility determinations will continue on an individual, case-by-case basis and security vetting will continue to be conducted.
What You Need to Know
The processes begin with the Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) issuing an invitation to the petitioning U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member whose Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, on behalf of a Cuban or Haitian beneficiary has been approved. The petitioner can then initiate the FRP process by filing Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support, on behalf of the principal beneficiary and any derivative beneficiary spouse and children to be considered for advance travel authorization and parole.
The NVC will soon begin issuing invitations to eligible petitioners under the updated FRP processes for Cuba and Haiti. The NVC will email the invitation to petitioners if there is an email address of record associated with the approved Form I-130. If there is no associated email address, the NVC will mail the invitation to the petitioner’s mailing address of record. To update your contact information or address, contact the NVC through their Public Inquiry Form.
USCIS will send a letter to petitioners who have a pending Cuban Family Reunification Parole case under a previously submitted Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, for a principal beneficiary who is waiting for an interview in Havana to explain how their cases will proceed. If you are a petitioner with a pending Form I-131 CFRP application, you can find information on the Form I-131 CFRP process at uscis.gov/cfrp.
If you already traveled to the United States under HFRP and you do not have a green card, you can find information on HFRP re-parole at uscis.gov/hfrp under the section on re-parole.
Background
The CFRP process, formerly known as the CFRP program, and the HFRP process, formerly known as the HFRP program, were established in 2007 and 2014, respectively, to provide a lawful, safe, and orderly pathway for certain Cubans and Haitians to reunite with family as they wait for their immigrant visas to become available. These updates ensure that these processes will continue to promote family unity and reduce irregular migration by providing lawful pathways.
More Information
For additional information on FRP, please visit the Family Reunification Parole Processes webpage. We will update this page as more information becomes available.
For more information on the criteria and process for participating in the FRP processes, see the Federal Register notices for Cuba and Haiti.
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