Migrants who entered the United States under former President Joe Biden’s CBP One app policy have been ordered to self-deport “immediately,” according to reports from U.S. media on Tuesday.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to AFP that “formal termination notices” had been issued to certain individuals deemed to be “illegal aliens,” but did not disclose the criteria for selecting those affected.
“Formal termination notices have been issued, and affected aliens are urged to voluntarily self-deport using the CBP Home App,” the DHS official stated.
“Those who refuse will be found, removed, and permanently barred from reentry.”
The CBP One app, which was introduced in January 2023 under the Biden administration, allowed migrants to schedule appointments at designated southwestern ports of entry.
It was part of a broader humanitarian parole strategy designed to manage migration in a more structured manner.
National Public Radio reports that the recent orders could affect over 930,000 migrants who entered the U.S. under this program.
Former President Donald Trump, who returned to office earlier this year, ended the use of the CBP One app on his first day back in the White House.
This decision effectively halted access to a platform that allowed migrants in Mexico to request legal appointments for temporary residency at U.S. border crossings.
Trump, who campaigned on a platform of strict immigration enforcement, has vowed to deport “millions” of undocumented migrants.
He has faced criticism for his inflammatory rhetoric, including calling some migrants “animals” and “monsters,” accusing them of contributing to violent crime.
“Canceling these paroles is a promise kept to the American people to secure our borders and protect national security,” the DHS spokesperson said.
The termination notices were reportedly sent via email, citing the department’s discretionary authority under U.S. immigration law to revoke parole status.
This move follows a broader crackdown by the Trump administration.
Last month, the administration revoked the legal status of 532,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, giving them only a few weeks to leave the country.
