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US and Dominica Strike Asylum Seeker Agreement

1/6/2026

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  • The United States reached an agreement with Dominica to send foreigners seeking U.S. asylum to Dominica.
  • Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica, called the deal a key area of collaboration after visa restrictions.
  • The United States has made similar agreements with other countries to manage asylum seekers.
  • Antigua and Barbuda signed a non-binding memorandum with the United States.
  • The travel restrictions on Dominica and Antigua took effect on January 1.