IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please be aware that all services provided by UNHCR, IOM and partner organizations are free of charge. This includes future processing applications for the ‘Safe Mobility’ initiative.
Do not trust anyone asking you to pay for services relating to ‘Safe Mobility’.
General information on the ‘Safe Mobility’ initiative
The United States government has announced the expansion of lawful pathways to the United States for refugees and migrants in South and Central America.
Through the ‘Safe Mobility’ initiative, eligible refugees and migrants will be considered for humanitarian and other regular pathways to the United States or other countries that may offer such opportunities. Individuals seeking to go to the United States, or other countries participating in the program, should take advantage of these safe and lawful processes.
The United States is establishing Safe Mobility Offices in partner countries in South and Central America, which will serve to direct refugees and migrants to lawful pathways and help them avoid the risks associated with onward movement. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and other partners are supporting this process.
Can I participate in this program?
Depending on your individual situation, you may be eligible to participate in this program.
There are various pathways available depending on the profile and needs of the applicant:
- Refugee Resettlement may be granted to people who meet the definition of refugee under U.S. law and who are of special humanitarian concern to the United States.
- Specifically designated parole processes are available for people of certain nationalities.
- Some migrants with family members in the United States may be eligible for family reunification parole processes.
- Seasonal or temporary employment pathways are an option for some people.
The ‘Safe Mobility’ initiative helps refugees and migrants travel safely and lawfully to the United States and other countries.
Colombia
Cubans, Haitians, and Venezuelans in Colombia on or before June 11, 2023.
Costa Rica
Nicaraguan, Venezuelan and Ecuadorian nationals in Costa Rica on or before September 15, 2024.
Ecuador
Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans and Colombians in Ecuador on or before October 18, 2023.
Guatemala
Guatemalan citizens and Salvadorans, Hondurans, and Nicaraguans who entered Guatemala before July 16, 2024.
Please consult our FAQ page if you require further information.
To learn more about how your personal data will be processed in the context of the Safe Mobility initiative, please visit our data protection information.
You may qualify for resettlement to the United States through the Welcome Corps.
Individuals who registered for Movilidad Segura may be eligible for refugee resettlement through the Welcome Corps, a U.S. government program to resettle refugees through private sponsors. It is a path to permanent legal status in the United States.
Through Welcome Corps, U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents form a sponsor group and apply to support a refugee or refugee family.
Information on new Canadian pathways complementary to the Safe Mobility Initiative
For Venezuelans, Haitians and Colombians living in Latin America and the Caribbean with family connections in Canada, Canada has launched a new pathway for safe and regular immigration to Canada.