The U.S. ends humanitarian parole programs for migrants from several countries
Starting March 25, the Trump administration will terminate entry programs for nationals of four countries. Over 500,000 people now face possible deportation.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of humanitarian parole programs for citizens of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, known as CHNV.
These initiatives were launched in 2022–2023 under the previous administration to legally regulate migration flows.
However, according to the current administration, the programs failed to meet their goals: illegal migration remained high, and pressure on courts, social services, and law enforcement significantly increased.
According to DHS, around 532,000 people entered the U.S. temporarily under these programs, most of them through domestic airports, especially in Florida.
Starting March 25, all entry permissions will be revoked. Those already in the U.S. under CHNV will have 30 days to leave the country unless they have another legal status. Otherwise, they may face deportation.
The Trump administration says the new measures are in line with the “Securing Our Borders” executive order and the "America First" policy, aimed at tightening border control and ending the practice of mass humanitarian entry.
The only way to stay in the U.S. will be through applying for another valid immigration status.
Humanitarian parole is a temporary permission to enter and stay in the U.S. for individuals who do not meet standard entry requirements but are in an urgent or humanitarian situation.