Thousands of migrants who entered the United States through a Biden administration initiative using the CBP One mobile app are now being ordered to leave the country, according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released Monday.
The CBP One app, launched in January 2023, allowed more than 900,000 migrants—primarily from Mexico, Honduras, and El Salvador—to legally enter the U.S. with temporary work authorization under a humanitarian parole system. This two-year stay, however, is now being cut short for many as the Biden-era program faces reversal under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Termination notices have been sent to app users, though DHS has not specified how many people are affected. Migrants have been advised to voluntarily depart the U.S. using the same app, now rebranded as CBP Home.
“This is part of our commitment to restoring order at the border and safeguarding national security,” DHS said, framing the cancellations as part of a broader immigration crackdown.
The move aligns with other recent actions by the Trump administration, including halting a separate parole program for over 500,000 individuals from countries like Cuba and Venezuela, which is set to end on April 24. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans and Haitians has also been rescinded, though court challenges have delayed some of these terminations.
The CBP One app was central to the Biden administration’s efforts to steer migrants toward legal channels and reduce illegal crossings, but with the policy now dismantled, many who entered legally are left uncertain about their future.
