Camp of Ukrainians at the U.S.-Mexico border swells, as more refugees arrive

Ukrainians who fled to Mexico amid Russia's invasion of their homeland wait at an encampment to try to enter the United States at the San Ysidro Port of Entry of the U.S.-Mexico border, in Tijuana, Mexico April 1, 2022. REUTERS/Jorge Duenes

Hundreds of Ukrainians are camping in the border city of Tijuana, Mexico, hoping to seek U.S. asylum, a dramatic increase in arrivals just days after the Biden administration said the United States would accept up to 100,000 Ukrainians fleeing from war.

Many of the Ukrainians escaping the Russian invasion of their home country have flown to the U.S.-Mexico border hoping officials will allow them in so they can reunite with U.S. relatives or friends.