Newsletter Regarding DHS Retraction on Refugee Parole Status

📅 Date: April 11, 2025

We are aware that many individuals recently received a “Notice of Termination of Parole” from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which caused widespread concern and confusion across refugee and immigrant communities—particularly among Afghan parolees.

DHS has now issued a Retraction Notice dated April 11, 2025, stating that this termination notice was sent in error to the mails of many parole individuals. According to DHS, “no action will be taken with respect to your parole… the terms of your parole as originally issued remain unchanged at this time.”

“No action will be taken with respect to your parole… the terms of your parole as originally issued remain unchanged at this time.”

What You Need to Know:

• At this time, this is the most updated guidance available from DHS. the most up-to-date guidance available from DHS.
• We do not know which individuals this updated retraction applies to.
• If you previously received a “Notice of Termination,” please monitor your email closely for a possible retraction letter.

Ongoing Policy Changes and Community Response:

Please be advised that immigration policies under the Trump Administration are constantly changing—often without advance notice. We fully understand the fear and anxiety this uncertainty has created and want our community to know that:

• We are Actively monitoring all DHS announcements.
• We are committed to sharing verified, multilingual updates as soon as they are available.

Legal Notice:

This is not legal advice. For case-specific questions or concerns, please consult directly with an experienced immigration attorney.

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