The Antiguan government has announced April as the start date for a planned immigration amnesty programme, according to Antigua.news, as Parliament prepares to debate a new Immigration Bill.
The dual developments signal a significant shift in how the administration intends to address the status of undocumented residents in Antigua and Barbuda. The amnesty programme, set to launch next month, would offer eligible individuals an opportunity to regularise their immigration status.
As reported by Antigua.news, the Immigration Bill is expected to come before Parliament for debate, a legislative step that would provide a formal legal framework governing immigration policy in the country.
The timing of the amnesty announcement alongside the pending parliamentary debate suggests a coordinated government approach to overhauling immigration policy. Further details regarding the eligibility criteria for the amnesty, as well as the specific provisions contained within the Immigration Bill, are expected to emerge as the legislative process moves forward.
