Many of the arrivals abandoned plans to seek asylum in the United States, deterred by long processing times and restrictive definitions for asylum, according to aid officials and interviews with asylum seekers.
"We want to help asylum seekers stabilize their lives whether in New York City or elsewhere."
REUTERS/Christinne Muschi Acquire Licensing RightsThe Quebec government has said the increase in asylum seekers is straining its capacity to house people and provide basic services.
The federal government said it has relocated more than 5,500 asylum seekers to other provinces since June, the first time it has done so.
Immigration experts said closing off the border to asylum seekers could push migrants to take even riskier routes.
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