2 Caribbean Nations Agree to Host People Seeking Asylum in U.S.

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Emiliano Rodríguez MegaJanuary 6, 2026 at 10:59 PM

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Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda announced agreements in January 2026 to receive asylum seekers turned away by the United States. Dominica signed an agreement to accept third-country refugees, with the U.S. acknowledging concerns about security risks. Antigua and Barbuda signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding to accept noncriminal refugees, with no set quotas and the option to terminate the agreement. These announcements followed the U.S. imposing travel restrictions and visa bans on both Caribbean nations. Antigua and Barbuda stated they would only accept 10 asylum seekers per year and are in talks with the U.S. to restore normal visa issuance for their nationals.

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New York 30% United Nations General Assembly 40% U.S. State Department ×260% Roosevelt Skerrit ×380% Gaston Browne ×480% Dominica ×790% United States ×790% Antigua and Barbuda ×590%

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asylum seekers 100% caribbean nations 90% dominica 80% antigua and barbuda 80% united states 70% immigration 60% travel restrictions 50% visa bans 50% third-country refugees 40%