Termination of the ‘Biden Program’ Affects 210,000 Haitians with Urgent Deadline

The DHS is ending the “Biden Program,” affecting 210,000 Haitians, with a deadline of 30 days post-notice for them to leave the U.S. The program is deemed misaligned with foreign policy aims, resulting in canceled work authorizations and prioritized removals for non-compliance.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of the Conditional Stay or Humanitarian Parole program—widely referred to as the “Biden Program.” This program, which permitted approximately 530,000 individuals, including 210,000 Haitians, to live and work in the United States for two years, is being revoked because it does not align with the current Administration’s foreign policy objectives.

The official notice regarding this termination will be published in the Federal Register on March 25, 2025. Post-publication, individuals who were part of the Humanitarian Parole program will be granted a 30-day window to depart the United States unless they possess alternative legal immigration protections, such as pending asylum applications.

Furthermore, the notice stipulates that work authorizations for these beneficiaries will be canceled, and no longer will they have legal employment status after the 30-day period. The DHS has indicated that those who fail to leave after this timeframe will be prioritized for removal from the country.

In summary, the DHS’s termination of the “Biden Program” affects a significant number of Haitians and other nationalities who had been granted temporary permission to stay in the United States. With a 30-day deadline for departure, individuals must act promptly to avoid removal and loss of work authorization, emphasizing the urgent need for potential alternatives in immigration status.

Original Source: www.haitilibre.com