The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued immediate self-deportation orders to migrants who used the Biden-era CBP One app for temporary residency. This new directive could potentially affect over 930,000 migrants and reflects the ongoing complexities of U.S. immigration policy following former President Trump’s initiatives to tighten border security.
On April 8, 2025, it was reported that migrants who acquired temporary residency in the United States through the CBP One app under the Biden administration are now facing orders for immediate self-deportation. A spokesperson from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that formal termination notices had been given to specific individuals classified as illegal aliens, although details regarding the selection process were not disclosed.
The CBP One app, introduced in January 2023, allowed migrants to schedule appointments at selected southwestern U.S. ports of entry as part of a humanitarian strategy. According to estimates from National Public Radio, the new deportation orders could impact over 930,000 migrants seeking entry under this program.
Former President Donald Trump halted the use of the CBP One app on his second day in office, obstructing a key route for migrants from Mexico to engage with U.S. officials. Trump had pledged to deport undocumented migrants, characterizing them in derogatory terms and linking them to crime during his campaign.
The DHS spokesperson mentioned that the cancellation of these paroles was a fulfillment of a promise to enhance border security and national safety. Notifications were sent to affected individuals via email, informing them of DHS’s discretionary authority to terminate their parole status.
The recent actions by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to revoke the legal status of migrants using the CBP One app represent a significant shift in immigration policy, greatly affecting a large number of individuals. Amidst controversies surrounding past immigration practices, these developments highlight ongoing debates about the management and enforcement of U.S. immigration laws and border security. The impact of these decisions on the lives of nearly a million migrants remains to be seen, particularly in light of the previous administration’s strict immigration stance.
Original Source: www.jamaicaobserver.com
