May 18, 2025

DHS sends termination letter to CBP One Users and Revokes Legal Status

On April 11, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued notices to individuals who entered the United States using the CBP One App—informing them that their humanitarian parole is being terminated.

This change affects many migrants who, under the Biden administration, were allowed to schedule appointments at the U.S.-Mexico border using the CBP One App and were then granted two years of humanitarian parole. During that time, they were eligible to apply for work authorization. Since the launch of the program, around 900,000 people have entered the U.S. using this process. However, DHS has not disclosed how many received the recent parole termination notice.

What the Termination Notice Means

The notice directs individuals who have not secured another form of immigration status to leave the United States within seven days of receiving the notice — or face potential removal proceedings. DHS advises affected individuals to use a newly introduced tool, the CBP Home App, to help arrange their departure.

Part of a Larger Trend of Program Rollbacks

This announcement is the latest in a series of moves by DHS to wind down several humanitarian programs. Recently, efforts have been made to terminate:

• Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan and Haitian nationals 
• The CHNV Humanitarian Parole Program, which covered citizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela 

However, both terminations are currently tied up in federal court.

• In California, District Judge Edward Chen temporarily blocked the end of Venezuelan TPS. As a result, DHS has automatically extended protections: 
  • Until October 2, 2026, for those who registered under the 2023 designation 
  • Until September 10, 2025, for those under the 2021 designation 
• In Massachusetts, District Judge Indira Talwani issued a similar ruling blocking the termination of CHNV parole. That means individuals in this program can only have their parole revoked on a case-by-case basis. 

What Should Affected Individuals Do?

If you were paroled into the U.S. using the CBP One App and are not covered under the Venezuelan or Haitian TPS extensions or the CHNV legal protections, it’s essential to seek professional help. 

Call Bailey Immigration for free consultation at (503) 224-0950 from Monday to Friday. 

It is very important to understand your options, whether for asylum, another visa, or voluntary departure. We can help protect your rights and future.