DHS Terminates Legal Status of 530,000 Biden-Era Migrants

The Trump administration has begun revoking the legal status and work authorizations of over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who were enrolled in the Biden-era CHNV parole program. These termination notices, sent via email, instruct the migrants to self-deport immediately, with the Department of Homeland Security encouraging them to use a mobile app and offering a $1,000 exit bonus upon departure. The CHNV program, launched in 2022 to provide work permits and deportation protection, was criticized for widespread fraud, including fake sponsor information and financial exploitation. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the prior administration for misrepresenting the program and allowing poorly vetted migrants to compete for American jobs, linking the program to increased crime and public safety concerns. While former President Biden had initiated the parole program to reduce illegal border crossings, President Trump formally canceled it, with the Supreme Court upholding his decision in May 2025. The administration frames the termination of the program as a return to common-sense immigration policies and prioritizing American workers and public safety.