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The U.S. government warned about a fake video circulating on social media that promises a supposed "New Refugee Program" for migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti.
The content, shared on platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp, also falsely claims that President Donald Trump signed an executive order to grant work visas to the partners of migrants, presenting it as an immediate benefit.
The authorities denied the information. Through the account on X Migración USA Oficial, the U.S. government clarified that "there is no program or executive order with those characteristics."
Additionally, immigration authorities urged users to always verify information with official government sources before sharing or believing posts from questionable origins.
"A video is circulating on social media announcing a supposed 'New Refuge Program' (...). None of this is true," the entity stated.
The false video has generated confusion among migrant communities, especially Cuban and Venezuelan, who face long waits and limitations in regularizing their status in the United States.
Authorities reminded that the only valid information regarding immigration processes is available on the official website www.uscis.gov, and warned that those participating in digital scams could become victims of money or identity theft.
Trump orders a review of all refugees admitted during the Biden administration
Meanwhile, the administration of Donald Trump announced this Thursday a comprehensive review of all refugees admitted during the term of Joe Biden, which could impact around 200,000 people.
The director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Joseph Edlow, signed a memorandum instructing to re-interview refugees admitted between 2021 and 2025 and suspend green card approvals for that group, citing a lack of thorough review in the previous process.
Humanitarian organizations labeled the measure as “cruel and unnecessary,” warning that it could leave thousands of refugees without legal status, many of whom come from war zones or political persecution.
The White House defended the decision as part of Trump's commitment to “restore control of the immigration system and protect national security.”
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