Agreement Between U.S. and Honduran Governments for Cooperation in Examination of Protection Requests

On 7/8/25, DHS published in the Federal Register the “Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Honduras for Cooperation in the Examination of Protection Requests.” The agreement was signed 3/8/25 and amended 6/25/25.

The agreement provides for Honduras to process protection requests, such as for asylum or temporary protection, for some "protection applicants” the U.S. Government sends to Honduras after they request protection in the U.S. The agreement does not apply to nationals of Honduras, stateless habitual residents of Honduras, unaccompanied minors, or people who arrived in the U.S. with a valid visa or visa waiver (90 FR 30076, 7/8/25)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Honduras for Cooperation in the Examination of Protection Requests

AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Notice of Agreement and Amendment.