WASHINGTON — Many Afghan migrants who entered the United States under temporary parole programs have received notices from U.S. immigration authorities stating that their parole has been terminated and they must leave the country within seven days, according to AfghanEvac, a nonprofit assisting Afghan allies.
Shawn VanDiver, the head of AfghanEvac, said that a growing number of Afghan nationals—particularly those who arrived via the CBP One mobile application—have reported receiving these notices in recent days.
“Notable — the notices received by those who crossed through CBP One are assumed valid but many have received them,” AfghanEvac said in a statement, urging affected Afghans not to leave the country without first speaking with a legal advisor.
The warnings come as the Trump administration announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 14,600 Afghans and 7,900 Cameroonians. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Friday that TPS protections for Afghans will end in May, and for Cameroonians in June, as part of a broader shift in U.S. immigration policy under President Trump.
TPS offers temporary deportation relief and work permits to migrants from countries facing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other crises. Advocates have warned that revoking these protections could leave thousands at risk of forced removal and uncertain futures.
