US-EU New deportations policy of Syrian migrants
Immigration policies in the United States and Europe are expected to undergo significant changes by 2025. This change will have a particularly significant impact on Syrians, as these policies will likely deem Syria a safe country, disregarding the fact that the regime in power in Damascus is listed as a terrorist organization and has committed horrific crimes in Syria in recent months.
United States: All Syrian citizens who entered the United States under the Temporary Protected Status program will be detained and deported after a 60-day grace period if they do not initiate voluntary departure procedures. Furthermore, any immigrant who is subject to deportation by the Department of Homeland Security will be barred from re-entering the United States. (1 day ago)
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said: โ Syria has been a hotbed of terrorism and extremism for nearly two decades, and it is contrary to our national interest to allow Syrians to remain in our country. TPS is meant to be temporary.โ
Europe: Accoring to the European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) has reported the follwing:
Netherland: The lower house of parliament has approved two draft laws that will significantly tighten asylum rules in the Netherlands.
Austria : in 10 Jul 2025, Austria has deported a Syrian national to Syria for the first time since since the start of the civil war in 2011.
Germany: DW published that: Some 1,337 Syrians living in Germany have gone back to Syria through voluntary official programs since the fall of Assad.
Sweden: Immediately following the fall of the Assad regime, on December 9, 2024, the Swedish Migration Agency announced that it would suspend all decisions granting asylum to Syrian citizens. However, the Swedish government’s stance regarding Syrians with temporary residency permits remains unclear, particularly given ongoing parliamentary debates and numerous political statements reflecting the desire of some politicians to deport Syrians.
At the same time, church organizations began working to assist those affected by the deportation policy. for example The OPC Patristic Church serving in Northern Europe, launched a virtual office to receive applications from the affected asylums with the aim of providing legal assistance through NGO, European courts and international organizations.
