Biden Administration Ends Temporary Humanitarian Entry Program for Migrants

The Biden administration has announced the end of a temporary humanitarian entry program for hundreds of thousands of migrants with U.S. sponsors who arrived in recent years. Here are the key details you need to know:

Program Details

• The program provided entry for 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who arrived by air since October 2022.
• These migrants received two-year grants under the "parole" program, which will begin to expire in the coming weeks.
• The parole program allowed migrants with U.S. sponsors to enter the country for humanitarian reasons or if their entry was deemed a significant public benefit.
• New applications will still be accepted from those abroad.
  

  Biden Administration’s Intent
  

• The Biden administration launched the program to provide legal avenues for migrants to enter the U.S. and reduce illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border.
• The decision not to renew the program for the four nationalities aligns with the initial plan outlined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) when the program was launched.
  

  Impact on Migrants
  

• Migrants without permission to remain in the U.S. will need to depart the country before the expiration of their authorized parole period or may face removal proceedings.
• Other parole programs for Ukrainians and Afghans have been extended.
  

  Options for Migrants
  

• Cubans may be eligible for permanent residence and eventual citizenship under the 1966 Cuban Adjustment Act.
• Haitians and Venezuelans in the U.S. may be eligible for Temporary Protected Status, providing deportation relief and work permits.
• All four nationalities could apply for asylum.

  The decision not to renew the parole program for the four nationalities raises important considerations for migrants and the broader immigration landscape in the U.S. It reflects the Biden administration’s stance on legal avenues for entry and its efforts to address immigration challenges.

  Overall, the program’s expiration highlights the complexities of immigration policies and their implications for migrants seeking humanitarian relief and legal status in the United States. It underscores the need for comprehensive immigration reform and ongoing efforts to address the diverse needs of migrant populations in the country.