In the 12-month period culminating on September 30, 2022, CBP apprehended migrants over 2,766,582 times, a sharp contrast to the 1.72 million cases in the preceding fiscal year 2021, marking the previous annual peak. The notable surge in 2022 figures can be attributed in part to increased numbers of Venezuelans, Cubans, and Nicaraguans making their way north, as highlighted by CBP reports.
Owing to Covid-related restrictions compelling authorities to return border crossers to Mexico, a significant number of individuals are making multiple attempts at crossing. This scenario leads to a slight overestimation in the count of distinct individuals arriving at the border, as explained by CBP’s official statement.
