Trump Administration Ends Legal Status for Over 500,000 Migrants

Affected individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela must leave the U.S. by April 24, 2025, unless they secure alternative legal status.

The Biden-era program, launched in October 2022, allowed up to 30,000 migrants per month from four countries to enter the U.S. for two years due to human rights concerns.
The Trump administration announced the termination of the program on March 21, 2025, with the executive order set to take effect 30 days after its publication on March 25.
The Department of Homeland Security justified the decision, stating that parole is temporary and does not grant a pathway to permanent immigration status.
Advocacy groups and immigration lawyers warn that most affected individuals will lose legal status, work permits, and face vulnerability to deportation.
Critics argue the move undermines federal commitments, risks destabilizing communities, and aligns with Trump’s broader anti-immigration agenda.