Current situation of the American Baptist Churches vs. Immigration and Naturalization Service regarding deportation of Central Americans, and number Salvadoreans and Guatemalans claiming refugee status in the United States since that court decision. [USA8796]
An officer from the Asylum Branch of the Immigration and
Naturalization Service of the United States provided the
information that follows (14 June 1991).
The American Baptist Church (ABC) settlement referred to in your
Information Request has not been reversed and is currently in
effect. This means that deportation procedures for Guatemalans and
Salvadoreans have been terminated. Salvadoreans are currently
registering for the benefits of the settlement, which include a new
interview to determine their status and the possibility of
presenting new information and evidence. Guatemalans may register
for a new interview from 1 July 1991 up to and including 31
December 1991.
Approximately 800 Salvadoreans were included in the ABC settlement
and some60,000 have registered for a review of their cases since
then. Salvadoreans have been granted Temporary Protected Status by
the U.S. Congress, a designation reserved for a few national groups
including Liberians, Lebanese and Kuwaitis. Those whose Temporary
Protected Status expires are covered by the ABC settlement.
Guatemalans do not have, as a national group, Temporary Protected
Status, but are covered by the ABC settlement and are thereby
allowed to register for a new interview.
Further information on the subject could not be found among the
sources currently available to the IRBDC.
Bibliography
Immigration and Naturalization Service, Washington, D.C.. 14 June
1991. Telephone Interview with Officer of the Asylum Branch.