If you entered the U.S. with CBP One or Parole and self-deported, can you return?

This is a question that comes up repeatedly on social media: If you entered the US with CBP One or Humanitarian Parole and recently self-deported out of fear of Trump, can you return soon with the same status?

Under Joe Biden's administration, the United States implemented mechanisms such as CBP One and Humanitarian Parole to facilitate the legal entry of certain migrants, such as Cubans, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans.

However, many people are unaware that voluntarily leaving the country—that is, self-deporting—automatically loses the immigration status granted.

According to the reporter Miami-based Cuban Mario J. Pentón: "If you entered the United States with CBP One or Humanitarian Parole and decided to self-deport, you lost your parole and won't be able to return. I've said it over and over again: leaving voluntarily is equivalent to renouncing your status. Anyone who still yearns for Egyptian onions is, sadly, not ready to live in freedom."

He responded to a question from a Cuban, who pointed out that he had left the United States in March and had entered on parole, but left for fear of deportation on April 24. He asked if he could return because he had a work permit there.

What does self-deportation mean? Self-deportation means a person voluntarily decides to leave the United States without being removed by a deportation order.

Although it may seem like a personal decision without legal consequences, in the migration context It is equivalent to renouncing the parole or permission that has been granted.

What happens if you entered with CBP One or Humanitarian Parole and left?

In these cases, immigration law is clear: When you leave the country voluntarily, you automatically lose your parole.This means you can no longer legally re-enter using the same mechanism, nor continue pending immigration procedures under that permit.

Even if you tried to re-enter with a new parole, you could face automatic denials for violating the terms of your previous stay. What could you do? Family reunification would be a viable option in these cases to return to the United States quickly.

This point has been reiterated by immigration lawyers and immigration rights advocates: iVoluntarily leaving the U.S. after entering with CBP One or parole is equivalent to renouncing your immigration status.

The decision to leave must be made with full knowledge of the permanent immigration consequences it could entail.

What to do if you're considering leaving the U.S.? If you have any doubts about your situation, it's best to consult with an immigration attorney before making any decision. Leaving the country without advice can close important doors in your immigration process.