Rwanda has agreed to accept up to 250 migrants deported from the United States, as part of a new bilateral agreement between Washington and Kigali, officials confirmed on Monday.

According to a Rwandan government spokesperson and a senior official speaking to Reuters, the deal comes as the Trump administration intensifies its hardline approach to immigration enforcement.

Under the agreement, the United States will provide Rwanda with financial support in the form of a grant. However, the exact amount has not been disclosed. The official added that both parties could expand the number of accepted migrants beyond 250 through mutual consent.

The deported individuals will not be required to remain in Rwanda permanently and will have the freedom to leave the country if they choose, according to the Rwandan official. The arrangement is part of a broader strategy to provide alternative resettlement options for migrants affected by U.S. deportation policies.