Feb. 6, 2025
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently issued new guidance for carriers to comply with an executive order on “Securing Our Borders.” The order directs the Department of Homeland Security to “terminate all categorical parole programs that are contrary to the policies of the United States.” This includes:
- Uniting for Ukraine (U4U)
- Operations Allies Welcome (OAW)
- Family Reunification Parole (FRP)
- Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans (CHNV)
- Safe Mobility Office (SMO)
- Central American Minor (CAM)
Non-U.S. citizens arriving to the U.S. must have a valid visa or other appropriate documentation. This guidance does not apply to those individuals arriving with valid Forms I-512 or those being processed for “significant public benefit parole” in coordination with federal law enforcement partners.
“We will continue to see updated guidance from CBP and other agencies as the ‘Securing Our Borders’ initiative progresses under this new administration,” said Laura Everington, NBAA director of international operations and regulations. “The bottom line is aircraft operators should be sure they’re aware of and compliant with the latest guidance before bringing individuals into the U.S.”
Questions concerning the implementation of this order, including the authorization for any non-U.S. citizen to board an aircraft or otherwise travel to the United States to seek admission, should be directed to the appropriate Regional Carrier Liaison Group prior to aircraft departure.
NBAA will continue to monitor new guidance and other materials, providing updates to members as available.
International Business Aviation Council Ltd.