US Orders 500,000 Citizens of Four Countries to Depart Amid Policy Shift

In a significant policy reversal, the United States has directed approximately 532,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to leave the country. This action revokes the temporary legal status and work permits granted under the humanitarian parole program initiated by the Biden administration in 2022. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that affected individuals, who had entered the U.S. legally with financial sponsorships and two-year permits, are being notified via email and encouraged to depart voluntarily using the CBP Home app. The administration has promised travel assistance and $1,000 upon return. Immigration advocates have criticized the measure as destabilizing, noting that these immigrants complied with legal requirements and began rebuilding their lives in the U.S. Many fear deportation and are exploring legal alternatives to remain in the country.