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San Diego Union-Tribune

Trump has threatened to end CBP One, making asylum appointments more coveted than ever

San Diego Union-Tribune
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Nearly 905,000 individuals secured an appointment through the CBP One application from January 2023 to November 2024 .

The app was implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection two years ago as a way for asylum seekers to present themselves for processing at a designated port of entry.

Trump has signaled that he will end the appointment process included in the app.

Some Venezuelans have been waiting for an appointment for six to nine months .

One Mexican woman traveling with her family said she had been trying for “almost a year” Others say they've been trying to get an appointment since mid-September .

Some say people should consider other options, such as legalizing in Mexico or returning to their place of origin.