Nearly 1 million migrants enter USA through controversial CBP One program
- The CBP One program allows migrants to apply for asylum from their home countries using a mobile app.
- Since its expansion, the program has processed nearly 900,000 migrants, with the largest groups from Venezuela and Cuba.
- The expected rise in migrant admissions has sparked political debates about immigration policies as Biden's term nears its end.
In the United States, internal Department of Homeland Security data reveals that approximately 900,000 migrants are projected to have entered the country under the CBP One program by the end of President Joe Biden's tenure. This program, expanded under the Biden administration, allows migrants to apply for asylum through a mobile application while still in their home countries. The initiative was intended to alleviate pressure at the southern border but has faced criticism from Republican lawmakers who argue it enables illegal immigration. To date, over 880,620 migrants have been processed since November 2, 2023, with significant numbers from Venezuela, Cuba, Mexico, and Haiti. The program illustrates a dramatic increase in migrant entries compared to previous years, raising concerns about potential future immigration policies under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to dismantle CBP One shortly after taking office.