CBP One App shut down by Trump Administration
EAGLE PASS, Texas - Shortly after Donald Trump was sworn in as President of the United States, Trump's administration shut down the CBP One app for migrants.
The Biden-era process allowed nearly 1 million migrants to enter the US at legal border crossings.
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What they're saying:
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection website gave this statement on the CBP One app page:
Effective January 20, 2025, the functionalities of CBP One that previously allowed undocumented aliens to submit advance information and schedule appointments at eight southwest border ports of entry is no longer available, and existing appointments have been canceled.
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What was the CBP One app?
The CBP One app was a mobile application that allowed migrants to notify the U.S. government of their intention to arrive at a port of entry. This system, introduced by the Biden administration, aimed to create an orderly process for migrants seeking asylum.
However, appointments were limited to about 1,500 migrants per day, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Since the app's appointment scheduling function launched in January 2023, more than 904,500 people had successfully scheduled appointments and been admitted into the country.
CBP One app offers border guidance to migrants
For many Mexican-Americans in South Texas, the McAllen Hidalgo International Bridge serves as a connector between the economies and education of both countries. It is also the first step for many migrants who enter the country to freedom. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with migrants who use the CBP One app to find guidance as they begin their new lives.
More than 1.2 million entered the United States under President Joe Biden
By the numbers:
In a press release, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that the month of November saw the lowest level in illegal crossings at the U.S. southern border under the Biden administration. Border Patrol recorded nearly 47,000 migrant apprehensions. For comparison, in December 2023, it reported a record of 250,000.
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In that same monthly update, CBP reported that in November the agency processed over 43,000 individuals at ports of entry with information submitted in advance through the CBP One App. Since the appointment scheduling function in CBP One was introduced in January 2023, through the end of November 2024, more than 904,500 individuals have successfully scheduled appointments to present themselves at ports of entry – all those individuals were admitted into the country. The top nationalities processed with appointments through the CBP One App are Venezuelans, Cubans, and Mexicans.
Through the end of November 531,670 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans arrived lawfully and were granted parole under the parole processes. Breaking down those numbers, here’s how many were vetted and authorized for travel:
- 110,970 Cubans
- 213,200 Haitians
- 96,270 Nicaraguans
- 120,770 Venezuelans
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Out of those numbers, here’s how many arrived and were granted parole:
- 11,240 Cubans
- 211,040 Haitians
- 93,080 Nicaraguans
- 117,320 Venezuelans
The Source: Information from this article was obtained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.