Trump To Revoke Status Of Biden-Era Migrants
The move to end the program marks a sharp reversal from the Biden administration’s approach.
The Trump administration is set to revoke the legal status of thousands of migrants who entered the U.S. under a program launched by President Biden, a move that could affect over 530,000 individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, according to internal government documents reviewed by CBS News.
A Controversial Policy Shift
The proposal, revealed in an unpublished notice, seeks to terminate a Biden-era policy that allowed migrants from the four Latin American countries to legally enter the U.S. through a sponsorship program.
The initiative, known as CHNV, permitted these migrants to fly to the U.S. if they had an American sponsor who would financially support them.
This policy was designed to reduce illegal immigration by offering a legal path for migrants from these countries to enter the U.S., providing a safer and more structured alternative to dangerous border crossings.
Reversal of the Biden Program
The move to end the program marks a sharp reversal from the Biden administration’s approach. Under CHNV, more than 530,000 people were admitted to the U.S., but the Trump administration has long criticized the policy.
Trump's officials argued that it improperly used immigration parole, a legal provision that grants temporary entry, to admit large numbers of migrants while sidestepping more established immigration processes. They also contended that the program violated immigration laws by allowing participants to apply for work permits.
Impact on Migrants
The Trump administration’s proposal would revoke the parole status of individuals who entered under the CHNV policy, potentially placing them into deportation proceedings unless they qualify for another immigration benefit, such as asylum, a green card, or Temporary Protected Status.
However, it remains unclear how many of the affected individuals have already applied for or been granted other forms of immigration relief. The exact timeline for finalizing the proposal is also uncertain.
As the situation develops, the fate of hundreds of thousands of migrants hangs in the balance, with questions surrounding their future legal status in the U.S. and the broader implications for immigration policy under the Trump administration.
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