This is list of programs that allow a person to enter or to be allowed to stay, and does not include the 11- 12 million unauthorized persons in the U.S. Except for DACA most of these persons entered the U.S. during the Biden administration. They number in total about six million persons.
Asylum applicants: 2.6 million
During FY 2024, there were 1.8 million new asylum applications and 704,000 cases were completed, resulting in an increase in pending applications of about 1.1 million. In Sept, 2020, five months before the start of the Biden administration, 1.5 million cases were pending, and at the end of FY 2024 3.9 million, for an increase of 2.4 million cases.
Temporary Protected Status: 1.1 million
As of May 2025, the largest countries of origin are Venezuela, 340,000; Haiti, 200,000; El Salvador,180,000; Honduras, 54,000; and Ukraine, 50,000. On February 1, DHS Secretary Noem announced the termination of Venezuela’s TPS with the termination set to take effect on April 7, 2025.On May 19 the U.S. Supreme Court authorized the Trump administration to proceed with terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Venezuelan nationals. This decision lifted a prior injunction by a federal judge in California, which had blocked the administration’s attempt to end TPS protections that were extended under the Biden administration.
DACA: 540,000
Must have arrived in the U.S. before turning 16 years old and before June 15, 2007. Must have been born after June 15, 1981. As of 2021, new applications are no longer being approved due to a federal court injunction, though renewals are still being processed. Repeated efforts to normalize their status as failed, as well as efforts to kill the program.
CBP One: 940,000
In October 2020 the CBP One mobile application was first launched by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, initially intended for commercial users, customs brokers, and travelers to submit forms, schedule inspections, and manage other logistics. In January 2023, the Biden administration repurposed CBP One as a tool for asylum seekers and migrants to schedule appointments at U.S. ports of entry—especially along the southern border—as part of a broader strategy to discourage irregular crossings and promote lawful pathways. The legal term for protection is humanitarian parole. On January 20, 2025, the Trump administration terminated the use of CBP One for scheduling migrant appointments. In March 2025, the app was rebranded as CBP Home, repurposed to assist individuals in self-deportation processes.
CHNV 530,000
The Biden administration started The CHNV program in January 2023 to provide a legal pathway for nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the United States. Up to 30,000 individuals per month could be granted two-year humanitarian parole,
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14165, directing the termination of all categorical parole programs, including CHNV. This program was to espire on April 24. On April 14, 2025, a federal judge in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction. The court ruled that DHS must conduct individual assessments before revoking parole status, rather than implementing a blanket termination.
Ukrainian 240,000
The Biden administration launched the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program in April 2022. Eligible Ukrainians could be granted a two-year period of humanitarian parole. They needed a U.S.-based sponsor who agreed to provide financial support during their stay. As of January 28, 2025, the U4U program has been paused indefinitely following Executive Order 14165, titled “Securing Our Borders,” signed by President Trump. In response to the program’s suspension, some Ukrainians in the U.S. may seek other forms of protection, such as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or asylum. TPS for Ukraine has been extended through October 19, 2026,
Afghan 77,000
The Biden administration start Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) in August 2021 to facilitate the resettlement of Afghans evacuated during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. This provided humanitarian parole to over 73,000 Afghans, allowing them in for two years. Many parolees were eligible for refugee benefits and could apply for asylum, Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), or other immigration statuses. To address the temporary nature of these protections, the Afghan Adjustment Act was introduced in Congress in July 2023. This bipartisan bill aimed to grant lawful permanent resident status to eligible Afghan nationals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. The bill has not been enacted. In January 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order suspending the Afghan resettlement program, halting new admissions and leaving thousands of Afghans in limbo. Additionally, the administration announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan, effective July 14, 2025. This decision affects approximately 11,700 Afghan nationals currently holding TPS.
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