Written by ASAP’s expert immigration lawyers · Updated
Previously, the U.S. government sent this notice to people who received CBP One parole to end their parole early. However, immigrants fought back, and in March 2026, a court ruled that terminating CBP One parole early by this notice was unlawful. If you received this notice in April 2025 and had parole then, you have parole status again for now.
However, we do not yet know exactly how this will work, including how long the reinstated parole will be valid for, and what will happen to work permits based on parole that were terminated early. The government may also challenge this decision in a higher court. This is a rapidly changing situation, and we will update this page when we hear about any changes or next steps.
If you do not already have another pending immigration application, you may want to consider applying now, if you are eligible. Some people with parole could be eligible for asylum or other options. However, submitting a new immigration application can be a complicated decision that depends on your specific circumstances. Every time you complete a new application, you are providing updated information to the government that they may not have already.
If you wish to speak to a lawyer about your options, you can find legal help. You can also read more about how laws are changing and safety measures.
What if I have another immigration application besides parole?
If you already have another pending immigration application such as asylum, that application remains valid and you can continue with it, even if your parole is terminated. You are not required to leave the U.S. if you have already applied for asylum and your application is still pending. You are also not required to leave the U.S. if you have another status such as TPS.
If you have a work permit that is not based on parole, that work permit also remains valid.
If you have a case in immigration court, your case is still active until the judge makes a decision. You are not required to leave the U.S. until the judge makes a decision.
Note for immigrants with parole through U4U or OAW:
The U.S. government also sent this notice by mistake to some immigrants who never had a CBP One appointment. This includes some people who received U4U parole (for people from Ukraine) and OAW parole (for people from Afghanistan). If you have U4U or OAW parole, it still remains valid until the expiration date.
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