Biden Administration Plans to Restart Immigration Program Amid Fraud Concerns
The program, paused for review, aims to provide legal pathways for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
- The Department of Homeland Security found thousands of potentially fraudulent sponsor applications.
- Despite ongoing reviews, the program is expected to resume with enhanced vetting procedures.
- Over 386,000 migrants have arrived in the U.S. through the program since its inception.
- Serial sponsors using false information prompted the temporary pause and review.
- DHS aims to deter illegal border crossings by providing legal migration options.