U.S. and Belize Sign Agreement on Protection Screening

TITLE: U.S. and Belize Sign Agreement on Protection Screening

WHAT HAPPENED: On March 12, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security published a notice about a cooperation agreement. The U.S. and Belize signed this agreement on October 20, 2025, to work together on examining protection requests.

WHO IT AFFECTS: People who might seek protection (such as asylum) at the U.S.-Belize border or whose protection cases involve travel through Belize.

WHAT TO DO NOW:

- This is an announcement of an agreement between governments. It does not create a new application or change any forms you need to file today.

- If you have a protection or asylum case that may involve Belize, keep this agreement in mind and discuss it with a professional.

- No individual deadline or action is listed in this source.

SOURCE: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/12/2026-04793/agreement-between-the-government-of-the-united-states-of-america-and-the-government-of-belize-for

DISCLAIMER: General info from Homeland Security Department, not legal advice — check with an immigration attorney. English is authoritative.