DHS Restarts CHNV Immigration Program With Enhanced Vetting

The program, paused due to fraud concerns, resumes with stricter checks on U.S.-based sponsors.

The CHNV program allows up to 30,000 migrants per month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
An internal audit revealed widespread fraud among sponsors, prompting the program's temporary suspension.
New vetting measures include fingerprinting sponsors and scrutinizing financial and criminal records.
Republican critics argue the program circumvents legal immigration processes and lacks adequate safeguards.
DHS claims the program reduces illegal border crossings and provides a legal pathway for migrants.