"On January 12, the White House announced the end of the “wet-foot, dry-foot” policy towards Cuban migrants. Effective immediately, Cubans who attempt to enter the U.S. unauthorized will be treated the same as other migrants. They will not be automatically “paroled” (granted entry to the United States by an immigration officer), and thus eligible for benefits under the Cuban Adjustment Act, including eligibility for permanent residence after one year.
The administration also announced that, in light of the increased
“normalization” of relations between Cuba and the United States, Cuban migrants
will no longer be exempt from expedited removal, where individuals are
summarily removed from the country without ever seeing an immigration judge.
Also being terminated is a special program offering parole for Cuban medical
professionals and their families."
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