US authorities clarify that they will resume admitting Humanitarian Parolees who arrive with valid travel permits issued before the program’s August 3rd suspension.
HAVANA TIMES -The United States confirmed it will allow approved beneficiaries of humanitarian parole to utilize their existing travel authorizations, reported 100% Noticias citing the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
On August 3rd, the unexpected announcement that the US was suspending their humanitarian parole program left those awaiting travel anguished and uncertain.
Beneficiaries of the program who had flights booked with American Airlines, Southwest, and other airlines were stranded on August 3rd at Cuban airports, when the airlines did not allow them to board the flights.
The authorities added that they are working with stakeholders, including airlines and sponsors, to resolve the issues that have arisen as soon as possible, and that they will continue to provide updates.
“As part of these efforts, some beneficiaries have been notified that the status of their Advance Travel Authorization (ATA) was revoked,” a spokesperson for the Department told 100% Noticias.
“People must have a
