Biden Administration Halts Migrant Sponsorship Program Over Fraud Concerns

The temporary pause affects migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela as the Department of Homeland Security reviews sponsor applications.

The program has allowed nearly 500,000 migrants to enter the U.S. since late 2022.
Fraud detection revealed multiple applications using the same social security numbers and addresses.
DHS emphasizes that the vetting of migrants themselves has not shown issues.
Republican lawmakers call for the program's termination, citing national security risks.
DHS plans to resume processing with enhanced safeguards after the review.