Overview

• The CHNV parole program, launched under the Biden administration in 2022, provided temporary legal status to migrants fleeing political and economic crises in four countries.
• The Trump administration has officially terminated the program, citing lack of public benefit and inconsistency with its foreign policy goals.
• Over 500,000 migrants must leave the U.S. by April 24, 2025, or face deportation, with work permits and legal protections set to expire.
• Critics, including immigrant advocates and legal experts, warn of severe humanitarian risks and economic disruptions in states like Massachusetts.
• The program faced allegations of fraud during its implementation, but supporters argue it reduced illegal border crossings and provided critical humanitarian relief.