Cubans continue to enter the United States in huge numbers since the open door policy between the two countries may come to a close with the shift in administration in 2017.

According to Fox News Latino, compared to other Hispanics that arrive at the US border from Central America or Mexica, Cubans get preferential status and are treated as political refugees. Cubans immediately get asylum protection based on the 1966 Cuban Adjustment Act, regardless of their reasons for migrating. They only need to enter a U.S. port of entry and state their nationality. They will also receive food stamps, medical care and cash payments for a span of eight months. They will be provided with an I-94 immigration form to confirm their legal status and after 12 months, are allowed to apply for permanent residency.

"Every Cuban worries the law will change. That's why a lot of Cubans try to come before that. They're detained in immigration for a few hours and then they're released from there with the I-94," said Alejandro Ruiz, founder of Cubanosen Libertad in Laredo, in the same Fox News article.

"Last night people go to South Carolina, one go to Austin Texas, others to Amarillo, but the most people go to Florida, Miami or different cities in Florida,” he added.

The huge influx of Cubans has caused concerns. There have been observations that many are taking advantage of American generosity. About 2 million Cubans have already migrated to the U.S. and more are coming. The cost of aid for them have amounted close to $700 million.

Cuban-American Congressman Carlos Curbelo stated that there are many cases of abuse with the Cuban Adjustment Act that need to be addressed. He supports proposals to amend the law to require immigrants to prove political persecution first before being granted benefits. Curbelo is co-sponsoring a bill to have the law amended, although the change may not happen until after the election in November.

Breitbart reported that as many as 40,000 Cubans may cross the southern border of the U.S. in the coming months. Representative Henry Cuellar told KGBT-TV that Cubans fear that the Cuban Adjustment Act will be amended or removed, which will put them in an equal position as other Latinos who wish to pursue the American dream. Customs and Border Protection stated that their officers will process Cuban nationals according to the established procedures in an expeditious manner, at the same time keeping the standards and requirements for individuals under their care.

More updates on the giant Cuban migration are expected soon.