As part of the dialogue conducted within the technical working group on migration and development, the United States Government has communicated to the Government of Mexico that it will address all of its humanitarian concerns regarding re-implementation of Section 235 (b )(2)(C) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
The United States Government has accepted the humanitarian concerns of the Government of Mexico, which include more resources for shelters and international organizations; protection for vulnerable groups; taking into account local safety conditions, shelter capacity and the capacity of the National Institute of Migration; and implementing measures against COVID-19, such as medical check-ups and making vaccines available to migrants subject to both INA Section 235 (b)(2)(C) and Title 42 of the United States Code. Therefore, for humanitarian reasons and on a temporary basis, the Government of Mexico has decided that it will not return to their home countries certain migrants who have an appointment to appear before an immigration judge in the United States to request asylum there.
The Government of Mexico reiterates its commitment to the human rights of migrants, and to orderly, safe and regular migration. In addition, the Government of Mexico will continue to promote development cooperation with programs that have direct and immediate effects as the main method of addressing migration in the region.