Exciting achievement: Cuban receives his residency in the United States after four years

Cuban Elier Beltrandes has fulfilled a dream he has been waiting for four years: he is finally a resident of the United States! In a recent TikTok video, @elierediliobeltrandes shares the exciting moment when he opens his mailbox and receives the documents confirming his residency status. With a broad smile and holding his papers, Elier celebrates this significant step, which is the dream of thousands of Cubans in similar situations.

"Finally, after 4 years, a resident of this great country," Elier wrote about the video, emphasizing how much this achievement means to him. His followers, excited, quickly filled the post with comments of congratulations, advice, and even questions about his immigration process. One of them commented: “Houston is lucky, mine just arrived too and I am I220A”; to which Elier responded by asking if he had received parole.

The wait and struggle faced by many Cubans is reflected in the messages from their supporters. One user said, “Every day I dream of telling my mom that I made it; congratulations!” while another enthusiastically commented, “What a happy face! I'm so glad for you; I’m also I220A and dream of that moment.” Among the comments, many are asking for advice and encouragement. “Give me the tricks, because I don’t know what to do with my I220A anymore. Congratulations,” wrote a follower in the same situation.

The video also sparked reactions of solidarity and hope, especially among those who have been waiting for their own change of status for years. “I’ve been waiting for mine for four years, congratulations!”; “I’ve been waiting three years and six months on I220A without a cut-off date. I requested my parole, and neither has come through. Can someone give me some encouragement? Honestly, I need a hug from my parents and my child,” commented another user, reflecting the emotional burden that accompanies these immigration processes.

Amid all the support and words of encouragement, one of his followers said to him: “Congratulations, man, better late than never.” Of course, there were also some more laid-back comments like “Wow, congrats, man” and “What a moment, man!!”.

In the end, Elier became an inspiration for his community on TikTok, demonstrating that patience can pay off and that the dreams of thousands of Cubans in the United States can indeed come true. Now, many closely follow his advice and see him as a model of perseverance and faith.