Trump Administration Ends CHNV Parole Program, Affecting 500,000 Migrants

The decision requires migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to leave by April 24 or face deportation, sparking legal and humanitarian concerns.

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.