The first Venezuelans arrive in the US under the new immigration program

In the last few hours, the Department of Homeland Security USA (DHS) reported that the first four arrived at US airports Venezuelans under the new immigration program introduced by President Joe Biden.

“Today, less than a week after the launch of the portal, the DHS reports that the first four Venezuelan citizens arrived at United States airports in a safe, orderly and legal manner.”. This was announced by the agency in a statement.

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“Although it is still in its infancy, this process has already reduced irregular entries of Venezuelans at our border by more than 85%. Which shows that when there is a lawful and orderly way, people will be less willing to put their lives in the hands of traffickers, ”he added.

They also noted that hundreds of vetted and approved Venezuelans can now book their own trip to go to the USA. “Additional travel authorizations and more arrivals will continue, legally, in the coming days.”

The first Venezuelans arrive in the United States under the new immigration program

In the publication of the statement they highlighted that “Venezuelans who try to illegally cross the southern border of the United States will continue to be returned to Mexico.” This could result in them not being “eligible for this process in the future.”

They assure that together with Mexico they will continue to strengthen their coordinated operations as the process progresses. This, to attack human trafficking organizations and thus bring them to justice.

“That campaign includes new migration checkpoints, additional resources and staff. As well as joint objectives of people smuggling organizations and greater exchange of information related to transit nodes. Also hotels, hideouts and staging places,” she emphasized.

Source: Elcomercio

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