Overview

• The Department of Homeland Security has announced the termination of the CHNV parole program, effective April 24, 2025, ending legal protections for over 500,000 immigrants.
• The program, launched under the Biden administration, allowed immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to live and work in the U.S. for two years with financial sponsors.
• Immigrants under the program must leave the U.S. within 30 days of its termination or face deportation, prompting legal challenges and criticism from advocates and state leaders.
• The Trump administration argues the program does not serve a significant public benefit and is inconsistent with its immigration and foreign policy goals.
• Concerns have been raised about humanitarian impacts and potential workforce shortages, particularly in states like Massachusetts, where many immigrants have filled key roles in industries such as hospitality and healthcare.