Overview

• The CHNV parole program, launched in 2022 under President Biden, allowed migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the U.S. legally for two years with financial sponsors.
• The Trump administration has revoked the program, with the Department of Homeland Security announcing the termination of legal status for 532,000 migrants, effective April 24, 2025.
• Migrants without alternative legal status are being urged to self-deport within 30 days or face arrest and deportation by U.S. authorities.
• The decision has prompted legal challenges from immigrant rights groups, who argue the policy change is harmful to families and communities.
• Critics warn of potential economic and social impacts, including disruptions to the U.S. labor market, as the affected migrants lose work permits and deportation protections.