The United States and Mexico are considering the possibility of opening a new refugee program for non-Mexican asylum seekers in that country.
According to the report of the international agency ReutersFour sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, noted that “the program is open to Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan and Venezuelan refugees in Mexico.”
According to the details provided, potential applicants must prove they were in Mexico before June 6.
At the moment, the idea is being debated and “no firm decision” has yet been adopted, the aforementioned said. Article. It also states that “it is not clear how many people may benefit”.
Another aspect of the revealed plan is that it would “allow immigrants who qualify for refugee status to enter the United States through the Refugee Resettlement Program, which is available only to applicants abroad.”
They also point out that refugees who use the US resettlement program can apply to become permanent residents within a year, which is better than other options.
In order to be approved, the news agency clarifies that applicants must prove that they are being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, a particular social group or political opinion.
A new program for refugees in Mexico
According to ReutersAs in 2021, the refugee program will be “priority two”, as already opened for Afghans.
They say such programs allow certain groups to apply for refugee status directly without a United Nations referral.
Last April the US government announced it would “double the number of refugees from the Western Hemisphere”.
“The United States will commit to welcoming thousands of refugees each month from the Western Hemisphere, with the goal of doubling the number of refugees we receive as part of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Security,” they said.
