The Trump administration will revoke the legal status of over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who entered the U.S. under the Biden-era CHNV parole program. The policy shift, announced in a federal notice, will take effect in late April—30 days after March 25.
The CHNV program offered legal entry to migrants as an alternative to crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally. A total of 532,000 migrants entered under the program before it was paused after President Trump took office. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated it will pursue the arrest and deportation of those who fail to voluntarily depart within the 30-day period.
DHS officials are encouraging migrants to register for self-deportation through a new CBP app. Those prioritized for arrest include individuals who have not applied for asylum or other legal statuses.
DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin criticized the CHNV program, calling it poorly vetted and harmful to U.S. workers. She said ending it aligns with “common-sense policies” and the administration’s “America First” approach.
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- CBS News – MBFC Rating
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