This move directly impacts approximately 530,000 individuals and raises questions about their future legal standing in the U.S., amidst ongoing discussions on immigration reform.
Trump Moves to Revoke Legal Status for Over Half a Million Migrants
Trump Moves to Revoke Legal Status for Over Half a Million Migrants
In a significant policy shift, Trump's administration plans to rescind the temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
The Trump administration announced the revocation of temporary legal status for more than 530,000 migrants hailing from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The federal government has issued a warning to those affected, telling them to prepare to leave the country before their work permits and protections against deportation expire on April 24.
Under a program initiated by President Joe Biden, known as CHNV, these migrants were granted legal entry into the U.S. and offered a two-year temporary status, contingent on having American sponsors. This initiative, launched in 2022, began with Venezuelan migrants before extending its reach to include individuals from additional countries, aiming to provide a pathway for legal migration and decrease unlawful border crossings.
However, following the suspension of the CHNV program by Trump when he took office, the fate of these 530,000 migrants remains uncertain. Many may not have secured alternate legal status in the U.S. during the interim. The Department of Homeland Security has criticized the prior administration for dishonest practices regarding immigrant support while simultaneously attempting to shift blame for resulting complications onto congressional Republicans.
The government’s 35-page notice allows for the possibility that some individuals under the CHNV program may be permitted to stay on a "case-by-case basis." Moreover, Trump is contemplating the possibility of revoking the temporary legal status for an additional 240,000 Ukrainians who found refuge in the U.S. amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Under a program initiated by President Joe Biden, known as CHNV, these migrants were granted legal entry into the U.S. and offered a two-year temporary status, contingent on having American sponsors. This initiative, launched in 2022, began with Venezuelan migrants before extending its reach to include individuals from additional countries, aiming to provide a pathway for legal migration and decrease unlawful border crossings.
However, following the suspension of the CHNV program by Trump when he took office, the fate of these 530,000 migrants remains uncertain. Many may not have secured alternate legal status in the U.S. during the interim. The Department of Homeland Security has criticized the prior administration for dishonest practices regarding immigrant support while simultaneously attempting to shift blame for resulting complications onto congressional Republicans.
The government’s 35-page notice allows for the possibility that some individuals under the CHNV program may be permitted to stay on a "case-by-case basis." Moreover, Trump is contemplating the possibility of revoking the temporary legal status for an additional 240,000 Ukrainians who found refuge in the U.S. amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
