Office of Refugee Resettlement Fact Sheet for Cubans/Haitians Granted Parole

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) released a fact sheet detailing benefits and services available to Cuban and Haitian nationals who were granted parole into the United States, who are in removal proceedings, or who have a pending asylum application. Cuban/Haitian nationals may be eligible for cash and medical assistance, employment services, English language classes and other federal benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), food assistance, and Medicaid health insurance. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has published a list of documents qualifying someone as a Cuban/Haitian Entrant for the purpose of receiving benefits/services.

The ORR provides funding to state governments, resettlement agencies, and other non-profit organizations for eligible individuals. Please locate your state contact to sign up for ORR benefits/services or inquire on your eligibility for additional services.