Termination of the Biden Program: Urgent Notice for 210,000 Haitians
The Biden Program, which provided humanitarian parole to 210,000 Haitians among others, is set to end. DHS has announced a 30-day notice for individuals to depart the USA, following a determination that the program was inconsistent with current foreign policy. Work authorizations will also be revoked.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of the Conditional Stay program, commonly referred to as the “Biden Program.” This program permitted eligible individuals, including approximately 210,000 Haitians, to live and work in the United States for two years. In total, the program benefitted around 530,000 individuals from various nations, including Cubans, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans.
According to the DHS notice, the program will conclude as it has not fulfilled its intended objectives and contradicts the Administration’s foreign policy goals. The official announcement is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on March 25, 2025, which will mark the revocation date.
Upon publication, individuals enrolled in the Humanitarian Parole program who have not exceeded their two-year limit will have 30 days to depart the United States. This directive affects those without alternative legal immigration statuses, such as pending asylum applications. Additionally, beneficiaries will lose their work authorization and will not be legally eligible for employment after the 30-day period.
The notice indicates that priority will be given to the removal of individuals still present in the United States who entered under the Humanitarian Parole program once the timeframe has elapsed. Individuals are advised to review the full text of the notice, available as a downloadable PDF.
The termination of the “Biden Program” by the DHS poses significant implications for approximately 210,000 Haitians currently residing in the USA under this program. With a 30-day notice for departure and the revocation of work authorizations, these individuals face immediate challenges in securing their legal status. The decision reflects the Administration’s shift in immigration policy priorities, indicating a stringent approach moving forward.
Original Source: www.haitilibre.com
