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US and Belize Cooperation Agreement on Protection Requests

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Published March 12th, 2026
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Summary

The Department of Homeland Security has published a notice regarding a new cooperation agreement between the United States and Belize concerning the examination of protection requests. This agreement outlines the framework for collaboration between the two governments on this matter.

What changed

This notice announces an agreement between the U.S. Government and the Government of Belize for cooperation regarding the examination of protection requests. The agreement, published by the Department of Homeland Security, establishes a formal framework for how the two nations will work together on matters related to protection requests, likely impacting asylum or other immigration-related processes.

While this notice does not impose immediate direct obligations on regulated entities, compliance officers should familiarize themselves with the terms of the agreement to understand potential implications for cross-border protection claims and intergovernmental cooperation. Further details on operational procedures may be forthcoming from the Department of Homeland Security.

What to do next

  1. Review the full text of the cooperation agreement between the US and Belize.
  2. Assess potential impacts on internal processes related to protection requests and cross-border immigration matters.
  3. Monitor future guidance from the Department of Homeland Security regarding the implementation of this agreement.

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Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Belize for Cooperation Regarding the Examination of Protection Requests

A Notice by the Homeland Security Department on 03/12/2026

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Department of Homeland Security

AGENCY:

Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION:

Notice of Agreement.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Homeland Security is publishing the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Belize for Cooperation Regarding the Examination of Protection Requests, signed at Belmopan on October 20, 2025 (the “Agreement”). The text of the Agreement is set out below.

James H. Percival II,

General Counsel, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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BILLING CODE 9110-9M-P

[FR Doc. 2026-04793 Filed 3-11-26; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 9110-9M-C

Published Document: 2026-04793 (91 FR 12204)

Classification

Agency
Office of the Federal Register
Published
March 12th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Government agencies
Geographic scope
US-Belize

Taxonomy

Primary area
Immigration
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
International Law Government Relations

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