The Trump administration announced on Friday that it will end a program established during the Biden presidency. This program allowed many people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the United States legally and work for up to two years.
Known as the C.H.N.V. program, it provided a way for applicants from these four countries to travel to the U.S. and obtain work authorization, given they passed security checks and had a financial sponsor. The initiative started with Venezuelans in 2022 and was later expanded to include the other three countries in 2023.
Since its launch, the program has helped over 500,000 migrants come to the United States. Participants could stay for two years, with the possibility of renewal. The Biden administration described this initiative as a way to create "legal pathways" for those in need.
With the program’s end, many are left wondering what this means for those seeking refuge and work in the U.S. The decision has raised concerns about the future for migrants from these troubled nations, who often face difficult circumstances at home.