US Border Patrol chief Raúl Ortiz has issued an alert affecting Cuban migrants at the US-Mexico border.
“Effective Immediately! Citizens of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who cross our border illegally will be deported to Mexico. Once deported, they will lose eligibility for CBP One,” he said Twitter.
When President Biden announced the “border closures” and new probation on humanitarian grounds last January, he stated, “If you’re seeking asylum, you can use a cell phone application called “CBP ONE” to schedule and schedule an appointment at a port of entry.” Apply for asylum there without crossing the border illegally and waiting for the decision of an asylum officer”.
However, the President warned, “If their application is denied or they attempt to enter the United States illegally, they will be returned to Mexico and will not be eligible for this program.”
“If you’re trying to leave Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela or Haiti, or you’ve already started your journey to the United States, don’t just show up at the border. Stay where you are and apply legally from there,” Biden said.
CBP ONE APP
CBP One is an APP that acts as a single platform for a variety of CBP services. Through a series of guided questions, the application directs each type of user to the appropriate services according to their needs.
Released October 28, 2020 by Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the app is available on the Apple and Google Play stores and allows “land travelers to submit their travel information with advance notice before crossing the border into the United States.
The Border Patrol Agency continues to warn migrants that they “should not believe smugglers or others who claim the borders are open. The borders are not open and people should not embark on the dangerous journey.”
Those entering the United States illegally “risk difficult terrain, dehydration, dangerous wildlife and being abandoned by smugglers,” they recently tweeted.
In addition, the Border Patrol now warns that if they cross the border irregularly, they will be sent back to Mexico and cannot apply for asylum via CBP One.