The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is preparing for the end of the Title 42 public health order and implementing new border enforcement measures to improve security and control irregular migration. Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas emphasized the importance of providing safe and lawful pathways for individuals fleeing humanitarian crises while enforcing laws against unauthorized entry.
Specifically, DHS announced country-specific enforcement processes for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan nationals who face challenges in their home countries. These processes provide a legal way for qualifying individuals to apply to come to the U.S., receive temporary grants of parole, and work here for up to two years. The expansion of these pathways is contingent on the Government of Mexico’s cooperation.
In addition to these processes, DHS is enhancing safe and orderly arrival processes at ports of entry through the CBP One mobile app, allowing noncitizens to schedule appointments and seek exceptions from the Title 42 public health order.
Furthermore, DHS plans to increase the use of expedited removal for individuals processed under Title 8 authorities, demonstrating a commitment to promptly removing those without a legal basis to stay. The department also intends to propose a rule that would establish a presumption of asylum ineligibility for individuals who circumvent lawful migration pathways.
These measures aim to reduce irregular migration, expand legal pathways, and combat smuggling networks, aligning with the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address challenges in immigration systems and enforce laws while building a fair and humane process.
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