USC Marriage Ignored: ICE Detains at Green Card Visit

A marriage based green card applicant faced a shocking detention by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement during the holidays. You see how ICE detained them at their final green card interview despite their lawful humanitarian parole status.

Detained Despite Legal Entry

You entered the US on humanitarian parole and stayed within status. Even so ICE agents accused you of overstaying a visa you never had. They arrested and handcuffed you in front of your US citizen spouse.

A Month Inside Otay Mesa

You then spent over a month at the Otay Mesa detention centre. You lived under strict schedules and paid high costs to make phone calls. These harsh conditions made you feel like a criminal.

Court Steps In

You finally walked free on New Year’s Day after a court order. The judge ruled the court had no jurisdiction over you. DHS also tried to block your bond release before the hearing.

Fear Under Trump Era

Experts say marriage to a US citizen overrides status issues. Yet ICE still detained you without reason. Since the Trump administration took power such cases have grown and you now live in constant fear of ICE.