Termination of the “Biden Program”: 210,000 Haitians Facing Urgent Departure from the U.S.
The DHS has announced the termination of the Conditional Stay Humanitarian Parole program, impacting 210,000 Haitians. Effective within 30 days, beneficiaries must leave the U.S. or face removal prioritization. This program’s discontinuation is cited as inconsistent with the Administration’s goals.
On March 22, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of the Conditional Stay Humanitarian Parole program, widely referred to as the “Biden Program.” This program had provided immigration permissions to approximately 530,000 individuals, including 210,000 Haitians, 110,000 Cubans, 93,000 Nicaraguans, and 117,000 Venezuelans, allowing them to reside and work in the United States for two years.
According to the DHS notice, this program fell short of its intended goals and conflicted with the current Administration’s foreign policy objectives. The official publication of this notice will occur in the Federal Register on March 25, 2025, marking the revocation’s effective date.
Individuals currently in the Humanitarian Parole program will have a 30-day period from the publication date to leave the United States if they do not possess another legal immigration status, such as a pending asylum application. Furthermore, work authorizations will also be rescinded, meaning beneficiaries will be unauthorized to work after this 30-day window.
The notice highlights that individuals who remain in the United States after this period will be prioritized for removal, underscoring the urgency for affected persons to comply with these new regulations.
The end of the “Biden Program” affects a significant population of Haitians and other nationals who must now navigate their immigration status under a tight timeline. DHS has set a clear directive, revoking both immigration permissions and work authorizations, which compels those impacted to exit the United States within 30 days of the notice’s publication. This development has serious implications for the individuals involved, emphasizing the urgent need for legal assistance and advocacy.
Original Source: www.haitilibre.com
