Supreme Court Allows Federal Government to Proceed with Changes to CHNV Humanitarian Parole Program
On May 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision allowing the federal government to move forward, at least temporarily, with plans to end the CHNV Humanitarian Parole Program. This program, established in 2023, provided temporary legal residency and work authorization to individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. It was designed to offer a lawful pathway for up to 500,000 individuals from these countries to live and work in the United States for a designated period.
A lower court in MA had previously ruled that the government could not terminate the program without conducting case-by-case reviews, as required under federal law. The Supreme Court’s decision stays that ruling, meaning the government can proceed with changes to the program while legal challenges continue.
As a result, CHNV participants may face removal from the country even before the legal process is complete. Based on member surveys, we project that approximately 800 to 1000 caregivers currently working in our facilities under CHNV parole would be affected. With nursing facilities across the Commonwealth already struggling to fill more than 4,000 caregiver vacancies, the loss of an additional 1,000 essential workers would significantly exacerbate the workforce shortage. This would limit access to care for thousands of residents and families who rely on long-term care services.
We will continue to monitor developments closely and provide updates as additional information becomes available.