US Strikes Deal with Dominica to Offload Asylum Seekers Amid Visa Restrictions

• The United States reached an agreement with Dominica to send foreign asylum seekers to the small Caribbean nation.
• Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit confirmed the deal, linking it to recent U.S. visa restrictions imposed on Dominica.
• Details regarding the start date or number of asylum seekers remain undisclosed, but Dominica emphasized avoiding violent individuals.
• This move aligns with the Trump administration's broader strategy of pressuring countries like Belize and Paraguay to accept asylum seekers.
• Antigua and Barbuda also signed a non-binding MOU with the U.S. for refugee responsibility, excluding individuals with criminal records.

Why It Matters: US expands asylum offloading strategy, striking deals with Caribbean nations like Dominica and Antigua.