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Cuban broadcaster Yunior Morales announced this Tuesday that he has obtained his residency in the United States, through a Facebook post where he shared his excitement and gratitude for this new immigration status.
"After checking the mailbox, I am more grateful, happy, excited... Yunior Morales is now a Resident of the United States. I'm going to celebrate, damn it," he wrote alongside images showing the official documentation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as well as a photo of him in front of the Statue of Liberty.
Morales left Cuba in 2023 and passed through Mexico before arriving in the United States. In September 2023, while waiting for his appointment with CBP One, he reported that Tapachula was "full of Cubans" and that they were behaving with discipline while waiting their turn for the immigration interview. "Most of the Cubans in Chiapas, Tapachula, are not looking to cause problems; they are focused on their CBP One application and request their appointment for the interview every day," he stated at that time.
Days later, Morales arrived at the border and finally obtained the humanitarian parole that allowed him to enter the U.S. "Good parole with all the benefits. Time to work and move forward. Many wishes to work in whatever I can, but with my dignity at no cost. Grateful," he published at that time.
Soon after, he stated that his departure from Cuba represented a liberation: "When you finally manage to get on the plane, and leave and arrive in another place, you think 'wow, I made it out'. Notice that I was short of breath at home, and here I no longer have that problem. I feel much better, like I freed myself from something very ugly, horrible."
Since his arrival, Morales has maintained a critical stance against the Cuban regime. In July 2024, he shared a video depicting a purchase at an American supermarket and stated: "I am enjoying the blessing of being free, of having dignity and not settling for misery, and accepting that God rewards the brave."
In September, he reported that the Cuban regime had ordered the removal of his voice from official media as part of the censorship against those who criticize the regime. "Eliminate all the voices of the announcer Yunior Morales," he stated was the order given at the station Radio Ciudad del Mar and the channel Perlavisión. "Being an announcer was a personal achievement that will never take precedence over my human values. I started at 23 years old, I was evaluated, I had a lot of content, I can only imagine how thoroughly they had to scrutinize various stations and television channels to erase me."
With the acquisition of his residency, the speaker reaffirms his integration into life in the U.S., a country where he has expressed feeling completely free.
Frequently Asked Questions about Yunior Morales' residency in the U.S. and his stance against the Cuban regime
How did Yunior Morales obtain his residency in the United States?
Yunior Morales obtained his residency in the United States through a migration process that included humanitarian parole. After leaving Cuba in 2023 and passing through Mexico, he was able to enter the U.S. thanks to this temporary permit, which allowed him to work and settle in the country. Finally, in February 2025, he announced his status as an official resident.
Why did Yunior Morales leave Cuba?
Yunior Morales left Cuba due to the censorship and repression of the Cuban regime. After openly criticizing the government, his recordings were banned from official media, prompting him to seek freedom and better opportunities in the United States.
What has Yunior Morales said about his life in the United States?
Yunior Morales has expressed feeling free and happy in the United States. He is grateful for the opportunity to live in a country where he can enjoy freedom and dignity, moving away from the misery he experienced in Cuba. He has shared his satisfaction at being able to work and thrive without compromising his human values.
What is Yunior Morales' stance on the Cuban regime?
Yunior Morales maintains a critical stance against the Cuban regime. He has denounced the censorship of his voice in Cuban media and has called for the release of political prisoners, advocating for a free Cuba without repression.
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