Trump’s latest ‘trap’ for these immigrants: he ended these important visas

In another move that intensifies his offensive against immigration, President Donald Trump has announced in recent weeks a measure that effectively voids programs that had been essential for thousands of people seeking to remain legally in the United States. The decision, which brings an end to key forms of visas and entry permits, not only dramatically reshapes the immigration landscape but also deepens the uncertainty facing families and workers who had relied on these pathways to build a life in the country.

The most significant step is the elimination of family-reunification “parole” programs for citizens of seven countries – including Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras – which had allowed temporary entry into the United States while applicants waited for a visa to become available or for a more stable immigration status. Under the new official notice, these protections will be canceled and the work authorizations tied to them will also expire, leaving many people without legal status in a matter of weeks.

Trump’s latest ‘trap’ for these immigrants

This humanitarian “parole,” created and expanded under previous administrations as an orderly route for vulnerable families and individuals, will be replaced by a far more restrictive framework that limits entry to isolated cases of extreme humanitarian need. The administration cites concerns about fraud and national security, but immigration advocates warn that the move disregards decades of efforts to offer legal alternatives to irregular and dangerous routes.

The change comes amid a broader context of aggressive immigration policies under the Trump administration. These have included the elimination of other legal channels such as the CBP One app, previously used to schedule entry and asylum appointments, as well as a review of temporary permits that affects even those already in the country with an expectation of work or protection. Officials maintain that these actions are necessary to protect US jobs and curb what they describe as an “invasion” at the border, although many experts argue that the real consequence is to push more people into irregular status or toward deportation.

Human rights organizations and immigration attorneys have said they are preparing to challenge these decisions in court, arguing that the abrupt termination of legal programs violates fundamental principles of fairness and due process. Meanwhile, thousands of families now face strict deadlines to find new immigration options or prepare to leave the country, a harsh reality that hits especially hard in communities with deep roots in cities across the United States.

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