President Joe Biden expanded the legal path to the U.S. for immigrants from Nicaragua, Cuba and Haiti. Experts say initial use of the program by Venezuelans contributed to a drop in illegal immigration, but a public health policy also played a role.
Nicaragua, Haiti and Venezuela the chance to enter the U.S. legally. He touted the parole program’s success with Venezuelans, who have been eligible for it since October 2022.
To receive the parole, immigrants must apply from outside the U.S., not be in Mexico or Panama illegally, pass a background check and have an eligible sponsor. Before the October changes, Mexico would not accept Venezuelans sent back under Title 42. Because of fraught relations between the U.S. and Venezuela, Border Patrol could not send the immigrants directly back to their country of origin, either, so they were let into the U.S.
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