Five Colombian nationals transferred from the United States to Dominica under a third-country arrangement have returned to Colombia,

Dominica News Online (DNO) has reported.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit disclosed the development during a press conference on Wednesday, saying Dominica initially rejected a list submitted by the United States because officials required additional information.

The US later provided a second list, from which Dominica selected five Colombians who reportedly had no criminal records.

“They came into Dominica, and they’ve all left and returned to Colombia,” Skerrit said, adding that the process was completed quickly.

The International Organization for Migration helped manage the arrangement, while the US government provided funding to accommodate and support the individuals during their stay.

Skerrit said they were housed at a hotel and provided with food and other services. All five reportedly agreed to return voluntarily to Colombia, after which tickets were purchased and their departure facilitated.

He confirmed that no third-country nationals are currently being accommodated in Dominica.

Under the agreement, Dominica may accept between five and seven third-country nationals each quarter. However, the government retains full discretion to accept or reject anyone proposed by the United States.

The non-binding arrangement also allows Dominica to reject people based on their criminal history and requires the US to provide relevant medical or criminal records where permitted by law.

Either country may discontinue its participation through written diplomatic notice. Anyone accepted must be treated in accordance with Dominica’s Constitution, domestic laws and international obligations.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Five Colombians Transferred from US to Dominica Return Home.