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Irene Capre conducting an orientation session
Irene Capre conducts an orientation session for Cuban parolees, all recent arrivals through the Cuban Visa Lottery.
Photo: Carol Fouke-Mpoyo

Miami Office - Cuban/Haitian Program

The purpose of this program is to assist Cuban and Haitian Entrants attain self-sufficiency by facilitating primary and secondary resettlement services. The Cuban/Haitian Program has four main components:

  • Processing - An initial orientation and interview are given to the client upon arrival.
  • Resettlement - provides further orientation, gives referrals to local service providers, and helps clients achieve self-sufficiency.
  • Out-of-State Resettlement - Provides resettlement outside of the state of Florida for clients who do not have a sponsor in Florida.
  • Parolee Orientation Program (POP) - This program provides arrivals of the Cuban Migration Program (Cuban Lottery) with a cultural orientation, assistance in the completion of the I-765 (Employment Authorization request), and appointments with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Florida Health Department.

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