How do migrant processing centers work in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Guatemala?

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How do migrant processing centers work in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Guatemala? Since its launch in June 2023, the Safe Mobility initiative established by the United States in collaboration with international organizations has received over 172,600 applications from individuals in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Guatemala.

According to the US government, the processing centers in these four countries are a way to ‘expand access to legal migration pathways’ and prevent people from embarking on dangerous journeys.

You could also read: ‘The White House says plans to address migration causes show results.‘

How to start the process at a Safe Mobility Office?

The process at these offices starts at no cost through the website MovilidadSegura.org, available in Spanish, English, and Haitian Creole. There, individuals must complete the registration form corresponding to the country they are in.

In Colombia, only Cubans, Haitians, and Venezuelans present in the territory on June 11, 2023, or before can access.

In Costa Rica, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans who were in the country on June 12, 2023, or before are eligible.

In Ecuador, Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans, and Colombians present in the country on October 18, 2023, or before can access.

While in Guatemala, only Guatemalans can apply.

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