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Kristi Noem announced that Venezuelans in the US under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) can now apply for refugee status, amid ongoing debates over Venezuela's political situation and US immigration policies, including the termination of TPS for over 250,000 Venezuelans by the Biden administration.
The UK Home Office has paused decisions on Syrian asylum claims, leaving many asylum seekers, like Hussam Kassas, in a state of uncertainty and fear. Kassas, who fled Syria due to persecution, is at risk of losing his job and home as his student visa nears expiration. The pause affects 6,500 people and has been implemented to reassess the safety of Syria under new rebel-led authorities. The decision has drawn criticism from asylum seekers and advocates, who argue it leaves vulnerable individuals in limbo and unable to return to Syria safely.
The Biden administration plans to allow eligible migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who are currently living in Mexico to come to the U.S. with refugee status, offering them an alternative to crossing the U.S. southern border illegally. This initiative is part of the administration's efforts to discourage illegal border crossings by expanding legal opportunities for migrants. The refugee program will be conducted in Mexico on a large scale, with Mexican officials setting up a space for migrants to apply for refugee status or temporary work programs. The program will have eligibility restrictions, and applicants must prove they were persecuted or could face persecution in their home country.
Japan's parliament passed a controversial immigration reform bill that will allow authorities to deport individuals who repeatedly apply for refugee status, a move that critics say could result in people being sent back to their home countries where they may face persecution.