Biden Resumes CHNV Immigration Program with Safeguards

The Biden-Harris administration is resuming its CHNV immigration program, allowing up to 30,000 individuals per month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the U.S. with a two-year work permit. The program had been paused due to fraud concerns involving U.S.-based sponsors, including the use of deceased individuals' information and fake addresses. After an internal review found no widespread fraud, the DHS has implemented additional vetting measures, such as financial record checks, criminal background investigations, and requiring sponsors to submit fingerprints. Despite these safeguards, Republican critics argue the program undermines immigration laws and lacks adequate fraud prevention. The administration asserts that the enhanced procedures will protect against exploitation and maintain process integrity.