Trump Cancels Visas Of People Accepted To Live In US Under Biden-era, Over 900,000 May Be Affected
- More than 900,000 migrants, who entered the United States using the CBP One app under the Joe Biden-era parole programme, have been ordered to leave following the programme’s cancellation
- The Department of Homeland Security cited border security as the reason and urged self-deportation via the renamed CBP Home app
- The revocation reflected a shift in immigration policies, affecting thousands of migrants from countries like Honduras, El Salvador, and Mexico
Migrants who entered the United States using the CBP One app under ex-president Joe Biden-era parole programme have been instructed to leave the country “immediately,” officials confirmed on April 5, 2025.
Over 900,000 individuals had been granted temporary residence and work authorisation since January 2023, but the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the cancellation of these paroles as part of efforts to secure borders and protect national security.
According to TIME, beneficiaries received termination notices and were urged to self-deport using the renamed CBP Home app.
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Impact on migrants from Latin America
The revocation affected migrants from countries such as Honduras, El Salvador, and Mexico, according to legal aid organisation Al Otro Lado.
Emails reviewed by the Associated Press revealed DHS instructing families to abandon the United States, sparking concerns among advocacy groups.
CBP One had been a cornerstone of Biden’s strategy to create legal pathways for migration, but its termination leaves thousands stranded.
Trump administration’s immigration policies
President Donald Trump ended CBP One for new entrants on his first day in office, citing border security concerns.
DHS also announced the revocation of parole for 532,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, effective April 24, and the termination of Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans and Haitians.
These measures reflect a shift in immigration policies under the Trump administration, prioritising stricter border controls.
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About CBP Home App
The CBP Home app, developed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, serves as a digital portal for various immigration and border-related services.
It allows users to notify authorities of their intent to voluntarily depart the United States, check border wait times, and apply for provisional I-94 entries to expedite processing at land border crossings. Additional features include scheduling inspections for perishable goods and submitting bus manifests.
Launched in March 2025, the app aims to streamline processes, enhance security, and reduce administrative burdens. While it offers convenience, critics argue that it provides limited benefits for undocumented immigrants navigating complex immigration policies.
US cancels all visas of an entire African country
Legit.ng earlier reported that the United States has revoked all visas issued to South Sudanese passport holders, citing the African nation’s refusal to accept its repatriated citizens.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the decision on April 5, adding that South Sudanese citizens would also be barred from entering the US at ports of entry.
According to BBC, Rubio criticised South Sudan’s transitional government for failing to cooperate with repatriation efforts, stating: “Every country must accept the return of its citizens in a timely manner when another country, including the United States, seeks to remove them.”
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