In recent months, a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy has created immediate uncertainty for employers across the warehousing, distribution, and logistics sectors. The federal government’s termination of the CHNV parole program, which previously allowed individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter and work legally in the U.S., has immediate consequences for both workers and the companies that employed them.
As of mid-2025, hundreds of thousands of individuals who were once legally authorized to work under CHNV status have lost that authorization. The implications are far-reaching, and logistics leaders must respond promptly to prevent workforce disruptions and compliance risks.
The CHNV program was introduced in 2023 as a humanitarian parole pathway, offering up to 30,000 individuals per month from four countries temporary entry into the U.S. with the ability to apply for work authorization. For many logistics operations struggling with labor shortages, CHNV helped fill gaps, providing a stream of motivated, authorized workers to meet seasonal and long-term needs.
That pathway is now closed.
On March 25, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially revoked the CHNV parole processes, citing national policy concerns. Following brief legal challenges and a temporary injunction, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed DHS to proceed with termination on May 30, 2025.
By June 12, E-Verify began issuing mass termination notices to employers, indicating that affected workers were no longer authorized to work in the U.S. Many of those employees lost their work eligibility effective immediately, regardless of the printed expiration date on their documents.
This change has triggered a rush of activity across HR and compliance teams. According to E-Verify guidance:
For logistics operations, the timing couldn’t be worse. Many employers are ramping up for peak season or trying to stabilize high-turnover sites. Now, some of their most dependable workers may no longer be eligible to stay on the job.
Losing large portions of the workforce in short order can delay shipments, impact service levels, and drive up costs.
While the CHNV program is out of employers’ control, how you respond isn’t. Partnering with a labor provider that understands the landscape, and is prepared to act, is key to maintaining momentum in the months ahead.
At Eclipse Advantage, we’ve anticipated this shift. All our employees are fully vetted, E-Verified, and authorized to work in the U.S. We maintain rigorous compliance standards and adapt quickly to evolving regulations, so our partners don’t have to worry about workforce uncertainty.
Whether you need to replace impacted workers fast, prepare for seasonal surges, or build more resilience into your labor model, Eclipse Advantage has ready-to-deploy teams available now.
We’re here to help you stay productive, stay compliant, and stay ahead.
Don’t wait for the next wave of disruption. Contact Eclipse Advantage today to secure a fully compliant workforce ready to step in, scale up, and keep your operation running without missing a beat.