BOSTON, MA—Cory Alvarez was arrested in Massachusetts, facing charges of raping a 15-year-old disabled girl at a hotel designated for migrants. He was admitted into the United States under the Biden-Harris administration’s CHNV Mass Parole Program, which accommodates immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela—nations without U.S. repatriation agreements.
Arrested last year, Alvarez, a Haitian national, entered through JFK Airport in June and had a New Jersey sponsor.
The CHNV program, which admits up to 30,000 individuals monthly, grants them two years of humanitarian parole, allowing work eligibility in the U.S. despite bypassing traditional border entries.
Since January 2023, over 138,000 Haitians have been admitted under this initiative.
However, Alvarez’s case raises concerns about the vetting processes within this program, as he has pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges.
The parole program is part of efforts to reduce illegal crossings, particularly amid the escalating violence in Haiti, where armed gangs control much of the capital.
Alvarez was just released on a $500 bail by a Massachusetts court despite having an active ICE deportation detainer.
The situation echoes broader security concerns reminiscent of previous migrant crises, such as the violence observed in Del Rio, where altercations and thefts among Haitian migrants were reported. These incidents highlight fears about the potential for similar issues among recent parolees, stressing the importance of thorough vetting to prevent criminal elements from exploiting the program.
