There is a major federal court victory for U4U Humanitarian Parole Beneficiaries.
A federal judge in Massachusetts has issued two powerful rulings in Svitlana Doe v. Noem—delivering long-awaited relief to hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the U.S. who were granted lawful status under various humanitarian parole programs.
The court ordered the government to immediately resume the processing of work permits, adjustment of status, TPS, asylum, and other immigration benefit applications for individuals who entered the U.S. through humanitarian parole programs, such as Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) and CHNV Humanitarian Parole (Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans).
The judge ruled that the administration's halt in processing these applications was unlawful and must be lifted nationwide. The court's order restores access to lawful immigration pathways that have been unfairly stalled since January 2025.
However, on May 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the government’s request to stay the Massachusetts district court's ruling to allow the administration to act while an appeals court considers the case.
In other words, the Trump administration is allowed to resume its efforts to end CHNV parole status for up to 500,000 individuals, even while the legal challenge continues in the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
If the government's action is not ultimately overturned, parolees from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti who came through the CHNV parole program may lose work authorization and face deportation.
This stay represents a significant legal and humanitarian setback for CHNV parole recipients while the case continues to move through the courts.
The court’s decision to side with the Trump administration through this temporary order at an early stage in the litigation could mean that the government would eventually prevail in the case.
What the Federal District Court Ruling Means:
- The government must resume processing immigration benefit applications (like work permits, adjustment of status, TPS, asylum, and re-parole) for people granted humanitarian parole.
- A nationwide class has been certified to ensure that all individuals who meet the criteria benefit from the ruling, even if they have not filed individual lawsuits.
- This includes beneficiaries of Uniting for Ukraine and CHNV parole for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans.
What the Supreme Court Ruling Means:
- The Trump administration is now allowed to resume its efforts to end CHNV parole status and would likely continue their efforts to deport those who came through this program and who do not hold any other lawful status.
- If the Trump administration appeals the decision lifting the administrative hold, the Supreme Court would likely side with the government, and the administrative pause would resume once again for processing of the applications filed by those who came under the U4U or CHNV humanitarian parole programs.
What These Recent Developments Could Mean for You?
If you think that you or your loved could have been impacted by these changes, you can do the following:
- Check the status of any pending applications with USCIS.
- Re-file or follow up if your application was delayed, returned, or denied.
- Consult with an immigration attorney as soon as possible to ensure you are taking the correct next steps, especially if your parole period is near expiration.
We will continue to monitor developments and are available to discuss how this decision might impact your or your loved ones' immigration path.
Legal Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal advice specific to your situation, please consult a qualified immigration attorney.
