he Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating the Family Reunification Parole program (FRP). The government explained the move is part of a larger effort to end abuse and fraud in immigration programs. The FRP program will expire on January 14, 2026.
Termination of the program impacts beneficiaries from the following countries:
- Colombia.
- Cuba.
- Ecuador.
- El Salvador.
- Guatemala.
- Haiti.
- Honduras.
At least two of the affected countries have had all immigration procedures paused until further notice in early December 2025.
A Federal Register notice explains how the termination of the FRP programs will be administered. Individuals paroled in the U.S. under the FRP programs that hasn’t expired yet will lose their status on Jan. 14, 2026. The one exception is if they filed a copy of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on or before Dec. 15, 2025. If the Form I-485 is processed before the FRP termination date, the individual will retain parole status.
If their Form I-485 is still pending on the termination date, the individual’s parole status remains valid until the individual’s parole period expires or the government denies their Form I-485 application. Former beneficiaries without an alternative source of legal status should depart the U.S. immediately if their petition’s denied. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will notify beneficiaries if their parole status is being revoked.
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