Biden Administration Ends Parole Program for Migrants from Four Nations

The decision affects over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, requiring them to seek alternative legal status or face deportation.

The parole program, initiated in 2022, allowed migrants from Venezuela and later expanded to include Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua, to enter the U.S. legally for two years with sponsorship.
Migrants who have not obtained another legal status must leave the U.S. or may face deportation proceedings after their parole period expires.
The program aimed to reduce illegal border crossings, with officials claiming a 99% reduction from the four countries since its implementation.
While the program will not be renewed for current participants, it will still accept new applications from migrants abroad.
The decision comes amid political scrutiny, with immigration being a key issue in the upcoming presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.