The United States does not comment on the specifics of diplomatic communication with other countries regarding its strategy for deporting foreign nationals without regulated status, the US Embassy in Podgorica told Radio Free Europe (RFE) today.
The American agency Bloomberg reported on June 6 that the administration of US President Donald Trump is attempting to persuade Balkan countries to accept deported migrants, primarily from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, whose temporary legal status in the US has been revoked.
When RFE inquired whether Montenegro is also subject to requests to accept migrants deemed undesirable in America, the US Embassy did not provide a precise answer. However, they did state that countries in the region are involved in contacts as part of a broader strategy.
“US partners and regional leaders are working closely with us to end the crisis of illegal and mass migration,” the response stated, recalling that the implementation of immigration policy is one of the State Department’s main priorities.
“The expulsion from the US of foreigners for whom there are final expulsion orders and the deportation of illegal immigrants protects the United States from foreign terrorists and other threats to national security and public safety,” the response continued.
The Embassy also stated that continuous cooperation with foreign governments is crucial for deterring illegal and mass migration, as well as for border security.
“As Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, we remain steadfastly committed to ending illegal and mass migration and strengthening the security of US borders. To that end, every country must urgently accept the return of its citizens who have no legal basis to remain in the United States,” the response emphasized.
In some cases, the US could cooperate with other countries to facilitate the expulsion of third-country nationals who have no legal basis to remain in the US, the American Embassy noted.
