CBP One App Shutdown: What Happened to Parole Holders
What Changed
The CBP One app was shut down on January 20, 2025, and approximately 30,000 existing appointments were cancelled. The CHNV parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans was also terminated.
Who Is Affected
Approximately 1 million people who had entered through CBP One, plus those with pending appointments.
Attorney Required
Anyone who entered through CBP One or the CHNV parole program should consult an immigration attorney immediately about their status and options.
What Happened
On January 20, 2025, the Trump administration:
- Shut down the CBP One app's core functions
- Cancelled approximately 30,000 existing appointments
- Terminated the CHNV parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans
The app had previously allowed migrants to schedule appointments at southwest border ports of entry to seek asylum eligibility, with approximately 1 million people having used it to enter the country.
April 2025 Parole Termination Notices
On April 11, 2025, DHS sent parole termination notices to approximately 900,000 to 985,000 individuals who had been paroled into the country through CBP One appointments.
These notices required individuals without other immigration status to:
- Depart the United States within seven days
- Or face removal proceedings
Important Protections That May Apply
Many CBP One beneficiaries have obtained other protections:
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Individuals with TPS are protected from deportation
- TPS provides work authorization
- Check if your country has current TPS designation
Pending Asylum Cases
- Those with pending asylum applications generally may remain
- Immigration court proceedings provide certain protections
- Active cases should continue through the court system
What You Should Do
- Consult an immigration attorney immediately
- Gather all immigration documents
- Document your entry and any status changes
- Do not make departure decisions without legal advice
- Check if you qualify for other protections
CBP Home App
In March 2025, CBP One was replaced with a new app called "CBP Home" which:
- Retained some functions from the original app
- Allows individuals to report intent to depart
- Serves different purposes than the original app
Consultant Limitations
This situation is extremely complex. Consultants:
- CANNOT advise on individual status
- CANNOT determine if someone should depart
- CANNOT assess eligibility for other protections
- MUST refer all CBP One/parole questions to attorneys
Critical Warning
Do NOT make decisions about departure without consulting an immigration attorney. Individual circumstances vary significantly, and the consequences of wrong decisions can be severe.
Important Disclaimer
This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. ImmiKnow is not a law firm and cannot determine eligibility, provide legal strategy, or predict outcomes.
When is an attorney required? Any immigration matter involving eligibility determinations, waivers, appeals, removal proceedings, or complex legal issues requires consultation with a licensed immigration attorney.
If you are unsure whether your situation requires legal advice, consult a licensed immigration attorney.