This article was last updated on April 16, 2025

Summary

This article explains what is currently happening with immigration enforcement for people who entered the United States on parole through a CBP One appointment at the U.S.-Mexico border. It answers questions like:

• How do I know if this change affects me?
• I got a notice saying my parole has ended - what does that mean?
• If I get this notice, is there a way for me to stay in the United States?

The information here is only for people who received parole through appointments at the U.S.-Mexico border using the CBP One application. Some other parole programs used the CBP One mobile application as well, but this article is not relevant to people who entered through those other programs.

What is CBP One parole? How did it work at the U.S.-Mexico border?

Between May 2023 and January 2025, many people used the official “CBP One” application to make appointments at certain ports of entry at the U.S.-Mexico border. A “port of entry” (POE) is an official border crossing location.

Most people who entered the country through a CBP One appointment were released into the United States with a status called “parole” and with a notice that they need to appear in immigration court proceedings. Parole lets people who are not citizens of the U.S. live in the U.S. for a temporary, set time limit (but not forever).

When does my CBP One parole expire?

Parole can be issued for up to three years. Most people who entered with parole through CBP One appointments at the U.S. Mexico border were granted two-year parole periods. 

You can check the length of your parole on your I-94 form. You can see your I-94 online here. The government may have changed the end-date of your parole by changing the date in that online system.

Can people still get CBP One appointments to enter the country?

No. In January 2025, the U.S. government stopped allowing people to use the CBP One application in this way and cancelled all existing appointments.

In March 2025, the government replaced the CBP One application with a new application called “CBP Home.” Although it has some of the same functions as the original CBP One application, it is not the same thing. The CBP Home application includes an option for individuals to tell the government that they are leaving the United States. The government has publicly encouraged individuals without status to use this new function to “self-deport.”

The old CBP One app had the word “One” after “CBP.” The new app, CBP Home, looks very similar, but it says “Home” instead of “One.”

I received a notice that says my parole has ended. What does this mean?

What is this notice?

In early April 2025, the U.S. government started emailing notices to some individuals with the subject line “Notice of Termination of Parole.” These emails say that the Department of Homeland Security is terminating the recipient’s individual parole, and they encourage the individual to leave the country. Some people have received a version that says their parole will end in seven days. Other people have received a version that says their parole is ending immediately.

There have been some reports that people who received this notice later received a follow-up message “retracting” the notice with the explanation that they received it in error. We do not know how many people have received these retraction notices.

Why did I get this notice?

The government has not announced how they are deciding who should receive this notice. We do not yet have any information that can explain why any specific person might have received this notice.

What should I do now that I have received this notice?

Your notice may say that you must leave the country immediately, or within the next seven days. Before making any decisions, you should consult with an immigration lawyer as soon as possible to receive advice related to your specific situation. Your options for next steps will depend on whether you have obtained other lawful status to remain in the country, whether you have another application pending, and whether you are awaiting a specific court date.

It is very important to understand that if you have a court date scheduled for a hearing before an immigration judge and you are not available to appear for that hearing, you will be “ordered removed in absentia.” This means that if you do not attend your hearing, the immigration judge will order you deported immediately. It is very difficult to reopen your court case once this has happened. 

You should also know that you may be able to make legal arguments that this type of notice terminating your parole is illegal. We strongly recommend asking an immigration lawyer specifically for advice on this point. There are also some lawsuits that have been filed against the government related to changes in parole policies, and other lawsuits may be filed in the future. What happens as a result of these lawsuits may affect the legal arguments you can make about your situation.

Because things can change so quickly, it’s very important to stay updated with information from trusted, reliable resources.

I heard that the government is ending parole for all CBP One parolees, but I have not received any notice. What does this mean?

Why have I not received this notice?

The government has not announced how they are deciding who should receive this notice. We do not yet have any information that can explain why any specific person might have received this notice.

If the government has sent you this notice, they have likely sent it to the email address you used for the CBP One application. You should check that email account, including the spam folder. Also, the CBP One app allowed groups of travelers to register under one person’s email address. If someone else included you in their group when registering for an appointment, be sure to ask that person to check their email as well.

What should I do if I have not yet received this notice?

Regardless of whether or not you have received a termination notice, it is important to understand that the United States government has said it intends to end parole for large numbers of people. If you are here on CBP One parole but you have not yet received this notice, you should consult with an attorney as soon as possible so you can understand your options if your parole ends earlier than you expected. 

My parole has expired, or the government has terminated my parole. What should I know?

How else can I stay in the United States?

This varies from person to person, so the best way to get an answer for your specific situation is to talk to an immigration attorney as soon as possible. You may have other options to stay lawfully in the United States, but it will depend on the facts of your individual situation.

What might happen to me if I encounter immigration authorities?

Parolees who entered the country within the last two years may be at risk of being put into “expedited removal” proceedings. Expedited removal is a process that allows the U.S. government to deport people very quickly.

In expedited removal, you do not have a right to see a judge. Instead, another government official can order you deported without you ever having a chance to present your case in court. 

Once the order is entered, you can be removed to your country of citizenship. Sometimes, you can also be removed to another country. We have more information about expedited removal here.

I am currently going to ICE check-in appointments. Is there anything I should know?

A new March 2025 policy tells immigration officers that when they do ICE check-in appointments, they should consider putting the following groups of people into expedited removal or in a removal case in immigration court, if they have not filed an asylum application: 

1. People who entered the U.S. without permission but were released by immigration officials at the border to enter the U.S., no matter how long ago they entered.
   
   
2. People who entered the U.S. and were given “parole with conditions” or “parole + alternatives to detention.” If this is your situation, immigration officers likely told you when you entered that you must be monitored by ICE to avoid being detained – this monitoring may include having an ankle monitor, going to ICE check-in appointments, or sending photos of yourself to an officer. You may also have been told you cannot travel beyond a certain distance, or that you may not leave your home after a certain hour at night. You should have received ICE paperwork that explains these requirements. If you are not sure if you are in this category, you should consult with an immigration attorney.
   
   
3. People who were given a “notice to report” by immigration officers at the border. A notice to report is a document that tells you to report to an ICE office, typically within 60 days. This is different from a “notice to appear,” which tells you that the government plans to start a case against you in immigration court.

For more detailed information about the expedited removal process, see here.

What can I do if I am worried about these recent policy changes?

You may start to hear rumors about immigration policy changes on social media or from your own communities. When there are big changes like these, it is very common for misinformation to spread quickly. Don’t be afraid to look for multiple sources of information, and try to find resources that were written or reviewed by American attorneys. You can also check this page for information.

Anyone concerned these policy changes could impact their individual case should discuss their situation with an immigration attorney. Every individual’s case is different. An immigration attorney can help you understand what forms of relief you could possibly be eligible to apply for, including asylum. To find a nonprofit organization in your area that offers immigration services, see here.

If you have an application pending with USCIS or a case in front of an immigration court, it is a good idea to keep evidence of those pending applications or cases with you. If you have been present in the United States for more than 2 years, here are some documents showing how long you have lived in the U.S. that you may want to keep with you at all times in case you are stopped by law enforcement: 

• parole paperwork
• plane tickets
• state identification cards 
• library cards 
• postmarked mail with your name and home address 
• school records 
• rental leases and other similar documents showing you have lived in the U.S. for more than two years 

Regardless of how long you have been in the United States, you may want to carry evidence of your current parole, your I-94, and your work authorization.

Additional information and resources

• Know Your Rights information for immigrants from CASA
• Immigration Preparedness Toolkit from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center