The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked the legal status of migrants who entered the United States through the Biden-era CBP One app, instructing them to leave the country immediately or face removal. The Trump administration announced the move as part of its broader effort to dismantle prior immigration initiatives and enforce stricter border control policies. The CBP One program, launched in January 2023, was initially designed to manage legal entry through scheduled appointments, primarily at southern border crossings.
On April 8, 2025, DHS began issuing formal termination notices to beneficiaries of the CBP One app, which has since been rebranded as CBP Home. Migrants received direct communications stating, “If you do not depart the United States Immediately you will be subject to potential law enforcement actions that will result in your removal from the United States.” Those affected were previously granted two-year parole status, which included the legal right to work while awaiting asylum proceedings.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact number of migrants affected; although estimates suggest more than 900,000 individuals used the app to enter the U.S., These entrants are now being encouraged to voluntarily self-deport using the same application. The Biden administration’s use of parole was widely criticized by the current leadership, who claimed it contributed to record-breaking border surges.
CBP One was originally developed as a legal entry channel to reduce unlawful border crossings and provide a structured immigration process. Those who entered using the system and already have pending asylum claims are expected to remain in the country until their cases conclude. However, individuals not in that legal category are being asked to leave, with DHS warning that refusal will lead to deportation and permanent reentry bans.
The decision to end CBP One and related parole initiatives is part of a larger rollback, which includes the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands from Venezuela, Haiti, and other nations. While a federal court has temporarily blocked aspects of the TPS repeal, the administration continues to pursue the removal of migrants under various Biden-era protections. The Department of Homeland Security outlines current enforcement actions. Legal and humanitarian organizations have raised concerns about the lack of individualized assessments for those affected, including families with young children.
In parallel, migrants who entered through a separate Biden-era sponsorship program known as CHNV, benefiting nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, have also been given until April 24 to self-deport or face arrest. The Trump administration has defended these steps as essential to restoring the rule of law and national security. CBP offers updates on immigration operations, reinforcing that individuals without lawful status will face expedited removal procedures.
