The Parliament of Cuba unanimously approved the Migration Law this Friday, in the midst of an unprecedented migratory wave, and that contemplates, among other things, that islanders abroad can maintain their properties on the island, despite spending more than two years abroad.

The new rule puts an end to the concept of “emigrated”, which was granted to Cubans who migrated and spent more than 24 consecutive months abroad without returning, even briefly, to the country so as not to lose their residence.

According to the approved text, this restriction will disappear to give rise to the concept of “effective residence,” to those who spend “most of their time in the national territory.”

On the other hand, the Government will recognize Cubans “residents abroad” with the same rights as those found within the island, including the “enjoyment and free disposal of the assets of their property.”

They may also apply for the status of “investors and business”.

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In that sense, the law will allow foreigners to access permanent residence if they have “an important patrimony abroad” that “allows them to start business or make investments.”

Different dissidents and NGOs have warned about some aspects of the rule for the possible interpretations that the authorities may give and that could affect dissidents abroad.

For example, according to the approved text, the Cuban Government may prohibit its nationals from entering or leaving the island for “reasons of Defense and National Security” or “order and public interest.”

The Ministry of the Interior can also prohibit the entry of foreigners who are dedicated to “organizing, stimulating, carrying out, participating and financing hostile actions against the political, economic and social foundations of the Cuban State.”

The Migration law is the first that was approved this Friday within a package of rules that includes that of Citizenship and Aliens.

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The Cuban diaspora has an important political and economic weight on the island, whether because of its influence on American politics, the remittances it sends to the country or its ability to support the incipient private sector commercially and financially.