The planned procedure in April is part of a more comprehensive government endeavor Its purpose is to eliminate the legal status of more than 1.8 million immigrants. These are the people They can enter the country as part of the temporary humanitarian programs launched in the Biden government.
The Trump administration plans to withdraw the residence permit of about 530,000 Cuban, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuelan citizens already in March.
Loss of situation may lead to a rapid deportation.
If immigrants enter illegally, this procedure applies for two years of entry, but there is no time limit for the accelerated procedure for those who arrive through legal entry points.
Biden programs were originally aimed at reducing illegal immigration and humanitarian assistance.
Among the people with their situation now Ukrainians are fleeing the Russian invasion, and more than 70,000 Afghans who fled from the Taliban acquisition.
Using already effect. Liana Eftisian settled with his family of Ukrainian refugees in Iowa, where he works in the production of windows. Their residence permit expires in May, and although they spent a large amount on renewal requests, their future is not certain.
The new policy does not save Afghan allies. Ravi, a former Afghan intelligence officer, arrived with the American forces, in the country in January 2024, but was arrested in February in a routine examination. Although there is an irreplaceable past and active asylum, the Immigration Agency refused to issue it, citing new priorities on January 20.
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