Migrants Ordered Out After Biden App Entry Expires

Federal officials have directed thousands of migrants, who entered the U.S. legally via a Biden-era app, to leave immediately, marking a sharp reversal of a program that once allowed temporary stays for over 900,000 people.

The app, launched in 2021, let migrants schedule border appointments to seek asylum. Now, those permissions have expired, triggering mass deportation notices.

Many affected hail from Venezuela, Haiti, and Cuba, fleeing dire conditions at home. They now face abrupt upheaval after building lives in the U.S.

Trump’s administration has prioritized immigration enforcement since January. Officials cite national security and resource strains as reasons for the crackdown.

The program’s end aligns with Trump’s pledge to undo Biden’s border policies. He’s called the app a “loophole” that fueled an “invasion” of the country.

Immigrant advocates decry the move as cruel and chaotic, affecting families and workers. Legal challenges are reportedly in the works to halt the deportations.

Some migrants used the app for “self-deportation” in recent months, per officials. However, most stayed, hoping for extensions that never came.

The Department of Homeland Security says compliance is mandatory. Non-compliance could lead to fines or forced removal, adding pressure on communities.

Local economies, especially in border states, may feel the loss of migrant labor. Businesses like construction and agriculture had relied on these workers.

Trump has proposed fining non-compliant migrants $998 daily, sources say. This aims to deter overstays but raises humanitarian concerns.

Democrats in Congress call for a humane transition, not mass expulsion. They argue the policy shift ignores root causes like violence driving migration.

The scale of this exodus remains unclear, with estimates in the tens of thousands. Authorities expect enforcement to intensify in coming weeks.