Special Immigration Policy for Cubans Ended by Obama Administration

The Obama administration has ended a longstanding rule under which Cubans who are arriving in United States are automatically granted residency, regardless of whether they have visa or not.

This exceptional rule has been there for long in the US immigration policy.

The rule which is known as ‘wet foot, dry foot’ policy gave permission to Cuban visitors coming to US to stay here. But, this rule will be put to end with immediate effect. This change had been sought by Cuba officials from many years.

This shift had been planned for months. The reason for this sudden announcement was to prevent giving an advance warning to thousands of people who may take to the seas between Florida and the communist ruled island.

The change had been negotiated between Cuba and United States for several months. An agreement has also been reached to allow people who had turned back to return.

In a statement made by Obama, it has been mentioned that US will continue to welcome Cubans, just like it has done to immigrants coming from various other countries.

A parole program that gives permission to medical professionals from Cuba to enter US has also been ended by the Department of Homeland Security.

The fact that, this program prompted medical professionals to leave and sucked away the trained health professionals from the country, so it was not liked by people in Havana.

Every year, thousands of Cubans try to cross the 90 mile sea to come to Florida and the majority of them are being intercepted by US Coast Guard.

The new policy has been welcomed by Cubans as they believe that it will prevent human trafficking and discourage thousands of Cubans from taking the dangerous journey.

According to Cuban foreign minister, a major component of immigration crises has been eliminated. From now on, only secure, legal and ordered immigrants from Cuba to the United States.

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