Biden Tells Migrants to Not Just Show Up at the Border

The video outlines a new policy allowing up to 30,000 people per month from certain countries to return if caught crossing the U.S. border unlawfully. Migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, and Haiti are advised to apply legally from their home countries. To be eligible for the new parole program, applicants need a lawful U.S. sponsor and must pass a background check. Approved applicants can enter the U.S. as directed, while those denied or attempting unlawful entry will be barred.

What is the significance of having a lawful sponsor in the United States?

What happens if an application is denied or if someone attempts to cross unlawfully?