All articles tagged with #asylum claims
Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are facing potential deportation following the U.S. government's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, despite their strong desire to stay and their reliance on asylum claims, amid ongoing violence and instability in Haiti.
Canada is reimposing the visa requirement on Mexican nationals visiting the country due to a significant increase in asylum claims, with Mexico accounting for 17% of all claims received by Canada. The decision comes after Quebec's premier urged the government to address the strain on resources caused by the influx of immigrants, and the U.S. government also encouraged action as some Mexicans have been crossing illegally into the U.S. from Canada. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed regret for the decision but assured that it wouldn't lead to a breakdown in relations, while also reserving the right of reciprocity.