US Orders 500,000 Migrants From Four Countries to Leave the Country
The US government has announced a major change in immigration policy, asking around 500,000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to leave the country.
These individuals were part of a special immigration program created under President Joe Biden, which allowed them to enter the US on humanitarian grounds.
The program, known as CHNV parole, was meant to help people escape serious problems in their home countries, such as political unrest, natural disasters, and violence. Many of them arrived legally and had been living and working in the US with permission.
However, after a recent Supreme Court decision, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has started sending messages to those affected.
The notices are being sent by email and inform them that they are no longer eligible to stay under the original terms of the program.
DHS has also ended their work permits and asked them to leave the country voluntarily. To encourage early departures, the government is offering a $1,000 incentive to those who leave on their own.
Many of those asked to leave went through security checks and followed all required steps when they arrived, including having sponsors in the US.
Immigration advocates and civil rights groups have strongly criticized the new orders. They say the sudden change is unfair and will disrupt the lives of thousands who have followed the rules.
Some groups are planning to take legal action against the decision. They argue that many migrants now at risk of removal are contributing to key industries like farming, hospitality, and health care.
Supporters of the policy say it is necessary to fix gaps in the system and ensure fair job access for US citizens.
They also claim the humanitarian parole program was being used too broadly without proper checks.
The debate continues as lawmakers, courts, and immigration advocates weigh in on what should happen next. For now, many families are left waiting to see how the situation will unfold in the weeks ahead.
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