Half a Million and Counting: Analyzing the Biden Parole Program’s Migrant Wave

by – L. Richardson

The Biden administration’s parole program, Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV), represents one of the gravest criminal acts in American history – a Democrat plot to weaken U.S. borders and flood the nation with illegal immigrants. 1 2 This disastrous policy grants humanitarian parole to tens of thousands of inadmissible migrants monthly, undermining national security in a rampant abuse exposed by truth warriors like senior Trump advisor Stephen Miller. 1 3

Unchecked migrant flights carrying Haitians, Venezuelans, Cubans, and Nicaraguans under the CHNV parole scheme have escalated into a hidden migrant crisis ignored by liberals. 1 2 3 4 Over half a million inadmissible migrants have flooded into the U.S. under Biden’s parole invasion debacle, with Fox News revealing the staggering influx statistics that threaten America’s sovereignty. 1 2 3 4

Biden Administration’s Parole Program

Background and Overview

The Biden administration announced the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV) program on January 5, 2023, aiming to provide “safe and orderly pathways to the United States” for up to 30,000 nationals from these four countries monthly [28]. 5 8 9 The program allows eligible individuals with sponsors in the U.S. who pass background checks to come to the country for two years through humanitarian parole, a legal mechanism granting a temporary lawful stay. 5 8 9 However, this parole program was coupled with restricted asylum access at the U.S.-Mexico border for migrants from these nations, with Mexico agreeing to accept up to 30,000 expulsions per month. 5 8 9

Scope and Scale of the Program

In the initial months, USCIS received a staggering 1.5 million CHNV applications, enough to fill over four years’ monthly allocation. 5 9 To manage this overwhelming demand, USCIS randomly selected half the monthly slots via lottery while filling the other half based on application dates. 5 9 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has emphasized that this program aims to provide a “safe and orderly” alternative for eligible beneficiaries lacking U.S. entry documents. 6

Eligibility Criteria for Parole

To be considered for the CHNV humanitarian parole program, individuals must meet several criteria: 5 6 8 9

Be outside the United States.
Be a national of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, or Venezuela or an immediate family member traveling with an eligible national.
Have a U.S.-based supporter who filed an approved Form I-134A (Declaration of Financial Support) with USCIS.
Possess a valid passport for international travel.
Arrange and pay for commercial travel to a U.S. airport and final destination.
Pass required national security, public safety vetting, and background checks.
Comply with vaccination and other public health requirements [29].
Demonstrate that parole is warranted based on urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit, meriting a favorable exercise of discretion.

Individuals are ineligible if they fail to vet, have been recently removed from the U.S., unlawfully crossed the U.S., Mexico, or Panama border after specific dates, were interdicted at sea after April 27, 2023 (for Cubans and Haitians), or are considered unaccompanied minors under U.S. law. 5 9

Impact and Implications

Legal and Constitutional Considerations

The Biden administration’s CHNV parole program has faced legal challenges and criticisms for its constitutionality and adherence to immigration laws. 14 The creation of this new parole program was coupled with restricted access to asylum at the U.S./Mexico border for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Starting in January 2023, the government of Mexico agreed to allow the U.S. to expel up to 30,000 migrants from those countries to Mexico each month—preventing them from requesting asylum under U.S. immigration law. 14 With the expiration of the Title 42 order in May 2023, the U.S. announced that it would formally deport some migrants from these countries to Mexico instead of to their home countries. 14

This “carrot and stick” approach, pairing expanded parole with restricted access to asylum, was first adopted by the Biden administration in October 2022 toward Venezuelans, with 24,000 parole slots initially available each month in exchange for the government of Mexico permitting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expel 24,000 Venezuelans to Mexico monthly [30]. 14 With the program’s expansion to Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans on January 9, 30,000 monthly slots are available across all four countries. 14

Furthermore, the Afghan and Ukrainian parole programs were not paired with harsher enforcement toward other asylum seekers from those countries. However, the Biden administration has expelled tens of thousands of asylum seekers from these countries trying to enter the United States between ports of entry into Mexico. 14 Many of those asylum seekers would not have been eligible for parole under the CHNV program—because they lack family or others in the U.S. who make enough money to sponsor them because they cannot afford airfare or simply because they lack passports. Those asylum seekers were initially simply expelled to Mexico under the Trump-era Title 42 policy; after the end of Title 42, some migrants from these countries are now issued “voluntary returns” to Mexico. 14

Effects on Border Security and Immigration Enforcement

The influx of migrants has overwhelmed border facilities and strained the resources of immigration agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection and the Office of Refugee Resettlement. 16 The capacity to process and house migrants has been stretched thin, resulting in overcrowded detention centers and temporary facilities. The situation has raised concerns about the conditions in which migrants are held, including issues of overcrowding, limited access to healthcare, and inadequate facilities to accommodate families and unaccompanied minors. 16

The increase in migrant arrivals has also strained the capacity to handle asylum claims and legal processing. 16 The backlogs in immigration courts have further prolonged the time it takes to resolve cases, leaving individuals in limbo and creating challenges for managing the flow of migrants. 16

Terminating the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) has resulted in a surge of illegal border crossings [31]. 16 By allowing migrants to enter the United States while awaiting court proceedings (that, more often than not, are skipped anyway), Biden has effectively created a “catch and release” system that encourages further illegal entry. 16

The Biden Administration, led by its disdain for immigration enforcement, began winding down Title 42 in May 2021. 16 The impact of repealing Title 42 has been swift and devastating. The number of illegal border crossings has skyrocketed to levels unseen in recent history, overwhelming Border Patrol agents and immigration facilities [32]. 16 Furthermore, Biden’s reckless expansion of immigration enforcement priorities is a slap in the face to law-abiding citizens. The administration’s focus on dismantling ICE and limiting deportations has created a dangerous environment where criminal illegal aliens are shielded from justice. 16 This flagrant disregard for public safety and the rule of law undermines the very fabric of American society. 16

Potential Consequences and Criticisms

Critics argue that if the lawsuit challenging the CHNV program is successful, the situation at the border will become increasingly chaotic. It will undermine the president’s ability to conduct foreign relations and promote regional solutions to migration challenges [33]. 12 Court intervention in response to the CHNV lawsuit would start a chain reaction of policy changes undermining vital U.S. foreign policy interests and border management efforts [33]. 12

Without robust and meaningful lawful pathways to the United States, the countries already feeling the most significant strain from irregular migration throughout the Americas—Mexico, Panama, Colombia, and Costa Rica, to name a few—will only experience more significant strain if and when this proposal is finalized [33]. 12 Former Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado Quesada recently warned that the proposed rule could “deepen polarization around migration” in the country and “make the country less welcoming, fueling xenophobia and further displacement [33].” 12

Policy Debate and Way Forward

Perspectives from Different Stakeholders

Critics argue that Biden’s parole program is a blatant disregard for the rule of law, flooding America with inadmissible migrants and posing grave national security risks. 19 They contend that granting legal status to millions of illegal immigrants rewards criminal behavior and undermines the integrity of the immigration system. 19 Proponents view the program as a pragmatic solution to address humanitarian concerns while meeting economic needs. 17 21 They argue that providing legal pathways for immigrants redirects illegal flows to vetted channels and allows authorities to focus resources on individuals of concern. 22

Proposed Reforms or Alternatives

Develop comprehensive metrics to measure the effectiveness of immigration enforcement efforts, allocate resources efficiently, and inform policymakers and the public on border security [34]. 22
Implement a robust entry-exit system to track visa overstayers and disrupt the international travel of high-risk individuals. 22
Foster cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration officials to remove high-risk individuals while building trust with immigrant communities [35]. 22
Establish a mechanism for unauthorized immigrants to obtain documentation, allowing authorities to focus on individuals posing security threats. 22
Update and expand legal immigration visas to meet economic and humanitarian priorities, redirecting illegal immigration to vetted channels. 22
Reduce backlogs and arbitrary delays in the asylum system, creating a fair and transparent process that expedites meritorious claims while deterring frivolous cases. 17
Invest in dedicated humanitarian processing infrastructure at the border and receiving communities to reduce strain on law enforcement resources and improve human rights protections. 17

Balancing National Security and Humanitarian Concerns

While immigration reforms alone cannot address all security threats, practical changes can improve existing measures while recognizing economic and humanitarian obligations. 22 Reducing the role of immigration policy to mere border security and restricting all immigrants is economically impractical and counterproductive to safety goals. 21 Proposals like banning entry from specific regions or curtailing refugee admissions could abrogate international treaties, erode alliances, and fuel extremist rhetoric. 21

The United States needs sensible approaches that balance security with other national interests, such as economic growth and upholding humanitarian commitments. 21 A revitalized humanitarian protection system can dampen political backlash against asylum, reduce irregular entries, and maintain America’s moral leadership. 17 Adherence to the rule of law means respecting human rights and providing a fair day in court, not turning away from asylum seekers or pursuing radical policy shifts. 17

Conclusion

In a blatant assault on American sovereignty and the rule of law, the Biden administration has unleashed a torrent of nearly half a million inadmissible migrants through its disastrous parole program. This gravest of criminal acts in American history, perpetrated by the Democrats, has flooded the nation with illegal immigrants, weakening borders and undermining national security [27]. [WAKE UP, AMERICA! This parole invasion scheme, championed by the globalist Biden regime, poses an existential threat to our way of life. It’s a Deep State plot to undermine our nation’s very fabric.](https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/05/biden-parole-invasion-half-a-million-and-counting/)

Truth warriors like senior Trump advisor Stephen Miller have exposed this rampant abuse, sounding the alarm on the Democrats’ treacherous agenda. It’s time to heed the call of real American patriots and reject the Biden parole program, this gravest of criminal acts against our nation. We must stand firm against the influx of illegal immigrants and safeguard our borders, our security, and our identity as a proud, sovereign nation.

FAQs

Which U.S. state hosts the most significant number of immigrants?

As of 2022, California leads the United States with an immigrant population of approximately 10.4 million. It is followed by Texas with 5.2 million, Florida with 4.8 million, New York with 4.5 million, and New Jersey with 2.2 million immigrants.

What are the next steps after approval of Form I-134A?

Upon determining that Form I-134A meets the necessary criteria, the following steps involve providing the beneficiary with detailed instructions on how to proceed. This includes information on how to be considered for authorization to travel to the United States and undergo parole consideration at an airport of entry.

Which country is the top destination for immigrants worldwide?

The United States has the highest number of immigrants globally, with an estimated 50.6 million people, or more than 15% of its total population of 331.4 million, born in another country. Since 1965, the immigrant population in the U.S. has increased by at least 400% [36].