“cuban/haitian entrant”

This page presents an official legal definition of “cuban/haitian entrant” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

Status accorded 1) Cubans who entered illegally or were paroled into the United States between April 15, 1980, and Oct. 10, 1980, and 2) Haitians who entered illegally or were paroled into the country before Jan. 1, 1981. Cubans and Haitians meeting these criteria who have continuously resided in the United States since before Jan. 1, 1982, and who were known to Immigration before that date may adjust to permanent residence under a provision of the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986.

Source: USCIS Glossary (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)