Green Card 2025: Which countries will not be able to apply?

Biden Ends «Humanitarian Parole» for Four Countries
TPS, the Only Temporary Alternative for Haitians and Venezuelans
Cubans and Nicaraguans Face Uncertain Migration Future

The administration of President Joe Biden has decided to implement measures that will significantly impact thousands of immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will not renew the «humanitarian parole» program that was implemented in 2022, leaving thousands of people in an uncertain migration status.

This program allowed beneficiaries to reside and work legally in the United States for two years, offering them temporary protection from deportation.

However, since it does not provide a path to permanent residency, those affected will have to leave the country or seek other legal avenues once the designated period ends.

WHICH COUNTRIES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO APPLY FOR A GREEN CARD IN 2025?

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The DHS stated that those who cannot access other programs, such as Temporary Protected Status (TPS), may face deportation proceedings.

This benefit, designed for citizens of countries facing extreme conditions such as conflicts or natural disasters, is currently available for Haitians and Venezuelans.

Although TPS has been renewed repeatedly for Haiti and Venezuela, it remains a temporary solution that does not offer a direct path to permanent residency.

In contrast, Cubans have the option of applying for the Cuban Adjustment Act, which allows them to request a Green Card after one year and one day of continuous residence in the United States.

Impact of Losing the «Humanitarian Parole» on Affected Communities

Nicaraguans, who had access to «humanitarian parole» due to the political and economic crisis in their country, now also face an uncertain future.

The DHS urged this population to explore alternative migration options through available legal channels to avoid the risk of deportation.

The decision has raised concerns within immigrant communities.

The «humanitarian parole» program offered a relief measure for those fleeing the harsh conditions in their home countries.

Future Assessment

However, its end could significantly increase deportations and leave thousands without protection.

The case of Haitians is particularly delicate, as reported by Infobae.

Although TPS for Haiti has been renewed due to the political instability and natural disasters affecting the country, U.S. authorities emphasize that this status is not a permanent solution.

The U.S. government stated that it will continue to monitor the conditions in the countries of origin to determine whether it is necessary to maintain TPS designations and other programs.