US Ends CHNV Parole Programmes: Implications for Migrants

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Posted by newadmin on 2025-03-25 08:42:11 |

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The Trump administration has announced the termination of temporary legal status for over 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The CHNV parole programmes, introduced under the Biden administration, will officially end on April 24, 2025, as per a Federal Register document.

The CHNV parole programmes provided temporary legal entry to migrants from countries facing humanitarian crises. Eligible applicants underwent background checks and required financial sponsors in the US. The initiative aimed to reduce illegal border crossings while allowing migrants to work legally during their stay.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) justified the termination, arguing that the programmes did not serve public interest, failed to curb illegal immigration, and contributed to immigration backlogs. The DHS also cited foreign policy considerations as a reason for discontinuation.

With the end of the CHNV programmes, affected migrants must leave the US by the deadline or face possible deportation. Expedited removal proceedings may be enforced for those who fail to comply, though individuals who have secured lawful immigration status are exempt.

The decision has sparked legal challenges, with a class-action lawsuit filed to block the termination. The move reflects a broader shift in US immigration policy under the Trump administration, signaling stricter enforcement measures. As legal battles unfold, the future of humanitarian parole programmes remains uncertain, with significant implications for immigration policy and migrant communities.

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