The Biden Government Will Not Renew the Humanitarian Program for Migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela
The government of President Joe Biden has decided not to extend the temporary humanitarian entry program known as “parole,” which since October 2022 allowed approximately 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the United States. This program granted temporary stay permits for two years to migrants arriving by plane with a U.S. sponsor.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, “There is no renewal process for temporary stay permits (‘re-parole’) under any of the parole processes.” The program will complete its established period and will not be extended, although it will continue to accept new applications from those still abroad. The measure was designed to provide legal entry routes and reduce irregular crossings at the southern border of the country.
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Although the program will not be renewed, many of the migrants who entered under this scheme could remain in the United States through other legal alternatives. Cubans can access permanent residency under the Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966, while many Haitians and Venezuelans in the U.S. can qualify for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which grants protection against deportation and work permits. Additionally, migrants from these four nationalities have the option to apply for asylum.
The “parole” program was part of the Biden administration’s efforts to manage immigration and improve border security. During its implementation, a decrease in illegal crossings at the Mexico-U.S. border was observed.
The announcement not to extend this program comes in a political context where immigration remains a key issue of discussion, especially in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential elections.
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