Possible progress on support project for asylum seekers

We know that immigration-related situations in the United States are commonplace. Every year and every month, thousands of people wait patiently for their moment to enter the country.

A few months ago, we told you about possible measures the Biden administration would take for asylum seekers. Finally, there may arise a small ray of hope for these people, as the United States and Mexico are reportedly planning a new refugee program for non-Mexican asylum seekers waiting in Mexico.

But what does this new program consist of? Who may have access to it? What would be the application requirements, and what benefits would it provide? At Jaskot Law, we will try to answer these questions.

Current Immigration Status at the U.S. Southern Border

As we all know, thousands of foreigners try to enter the country, either legally or illegally, in search of a new future. Currently, there are measures or programs to achieve it.

A current option is to apply for entry to the U.S. through a cell phone application or by air. However, these means do not offer clear benefits nor a direct path to permanent residency for those with U.S. sponsors for certain nationalities. In addition, resources such as the Title 8 would impose severe penalties on those who resort to illegal entry routesinto the country.

For this reason, immigration authorities in tandem with the Biden administration have met in an effort to come up with solutions that would relieve some of the burden these people suffer in this tedious process.

What is this new program for non-Mexican asylum seekers in Mexico?

This proposed new program would allow skilled immigrants to enter the United States. In fact, it will take place through the country’s refugee resettlement program.

In this regard, the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs confirmed the ongoing talks with the United States. Both governments seek to expand labor mobility and refugee protection.

Who would be eligible for the new program?

The program, which is envisioned as a means to establish more legal migration channels, would likely be open to refugees from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela currently waiting in Mexico. However, final decisions have not yet been made, and the exact number of beneficiaries remains uncertain.

What would be the application requirements, and what benefits would it provide?

So far, only a single application requirement is known. Applicants must demonstrate that they were in Mexico prior to June 6 to be eligible.

In terms of benefits, once approved for entry into the country, refugees receive immediate work authorization and government benefits, including housing and employment assistance. In addition, they could apply for permanent residency within a year.

Conclusion

The United States is exploring the possibility of implementing a new refugee program for non-Mexican asylum seekers waiting in Mexico. Besides, it seeks to establish legal migration channels, and would benefit refugees from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.

The details of the program are still under discussion, and no final decisions have been made. It remains unclear how this potential program would play out, and how it would impact the already complex migration dynamics in the region.

At Jaskot Law, we will be attentive to the development of this new migratory resource to inform you of its latest progress. If you need help to regularize your status or are looking for ways to enter the country legally, write to us at [email protected].

Sources

Reuters

Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs

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