A US citizen and immigration attorney, Nicole Micheroni, received a startling email from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ordering her to “self-deport immediately,” The Boston Globe reported. that the email had the subject line “Notification of Termination of Parole” but omitted any client name or case number. Micheroni, a partner at Cameron Micheroni & Silvia in Massachusetts, initially assumed it was meant for a client. “It took me a couple of minutes to realize it was sent to me instead of someone I represent,” she told the Globe. The email warned, “DHS is terminating your parole. Do not attempt to remain in the United States—the federal government will find you.”
Micheroni, a 12-year immigration law veteran, claimed that it was unclear why DHS had her email address, as clients typically provide their own for updates.
DHS statement on Nicole Micheroni getting ‘Self-deport immediately’ email
DHS later confirmed the notice was sent to Micheroni by mistake. A Customs and Border Protection spokesperson released a statement regarding the letter Micheroni received, which said that notifications may have reached unintended recipients if a non-personal email, such as that of a US citizen contact, was provided. “CBP used the known email addresses of the alien to send notifications. If a non-personal email—such as an American citizen contact—was provided by the alien, notices may have been sent to unintended recipients. CBP is monitoring communications and will address any issues on a case-by-case basis.”
CBP One App’s Role in Parole Program
The incident connects to the CBP One app, introduced near the end of Trump’s first term to help customs brokers schedule inspections and allow short-term visa holders to extend stays. Under the former President Biden, the app’s use expanded to manage migrant parole, granting a two-year stay and work authorization while awaiting case hearings. Following Doald Trump’s January 20, 2025, inauguration, CBP is said to have started canceling migrant appointments at the Mexico border, effectively halting the parole program’s operations.
Nicole Micheroni Clarifies Immigration Parole
Micheroni used the incident to educate the public on immigration parole via a BlueSky thread. “Revocation of parole isn’t the same as a deportation order, and this email does not initiate deportation proceedings,” she wrote. With 12 years of legal experience, she urged anyone receiving similar notices to consult an immigration lawyer immediately, emphasizing that legal options may still be available.
