State Department Suspends Humanitarian Parole Travel Authorizations Due to Fraud
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has temporarily paused its mass parole program for citizens of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) due to concerns over widespread fraud in the applications.
An internal DHS report has revealed numerous instances of false information, including Social Security numbers, addresses, and phone numbers that have been used in multiple applications. Additionally, a significant number of applications have been linked to deceased individuals.
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This program, which has allowed nearly 500,000 individuals to enter the United States since its inception in January 2023, has faced criticism from lawmakers due to its potential to circumvent immigration laws. The DHS’s pause comes in response to these growing concerns and the evidence of fraudulent activities.
The House Committee on Homeland Security has been investigating the program and has issued subpoenas to DHS for information related to the process.
Key Points:
- The CHNV program has been temporarily suspended.
- The primary reason is the detection of a high level of fraud in the applications.
- Lawmakers have expressed concerns about the program’s integrity.
- DHS has initiated an internal investigation.
This pause in the program marks a significant development in U.S. immigration policy and will impact thousands of people who were hoping to enter the country through this mechanism.
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