DHS threatens immediate deportation for migrants who used CBP One app

In the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued an order requiring certain migrants to vacate the country immediately. These migrants had previously entered the U.S. via a Biden-era online appointment app called CBP One, which was designed to facilitate legal pathways for entry. Since the app's introduction in January 2023, over 936,000 individuals had received immigration parole, allowing them to reside and work in the U.S. for two years. This new directive comes as part of the Trump administration's broader policy shift aiming to tighten immigration laws and secure national borders. The DHS's recent decision to revoke the legal status of these migrants signifies a notable change from the policies of the previous administration under President Biden, who sought to provide opportunities for legal entry to deter illegal crossings. The DHS clarified that this action is intended to uphold promises made to the American populace about protecting national security and enforcing immigration laws. Beneficiaries of the CBP One app have been urged to voluntarily self-deport using the relaunched version of the app, now called CBP Home, which was initially designed to streamline the entry process. Affected migrants, most of whom hail from countries such as Honduras, El Salvador, and Mexico, received notifications indicating the cancellation of their parole status and instructions to depart the U.S. Prompting the decision, officials from the DHS highlighted that the use of parole authority under the Biden administration was unprecedented, further exacerbating the border crisis. Revocation communications were reportedly sent out without disclosing the total number of impacted individuals, and there remains uncertainty regarding the future of those with pending asylum cases in U.S. immigration courts. Alongside this development, the Trump administration has been actively dismantling various aspects of the Biden-era immigration framework. This approach includes the termination of other forms of temporary status for large groups of migrants, particularly from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, with a deadline set for April 24 for affected individuals to leave or face deportation. This ongoing shift in policy marks a critical moment in the evolving landscape of U.S. immigration, emphasizing a more stringent enforcement mechanism under the current administration.