Trump Administration Ends Legal Status for 532,000 Migrants from Four Nations

The decision to terminate the Biden-era CHNV parole program will take effect on April 24, 2025, leaving migrants with 30 days to self-deport or face removal.

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.