A Cuban woman and her husband receive residency in the U.S. without any prior case updates: "Don't lose hope."

A Cuban woman celebrates on TikTok the unexpected arrival of her residency in the U.S. alongside her husband, highlighting the lack of updates in her case and sending a message of hope to other migrants.


A Cuban woman shared on TikTok the thrilling news that she and her husband have finally received their permanent residency in the United States, after a long process of waiting and uncertainty.

"I just got home from work and look what was in my mailbox, my husband’s and my residence. I’m super happy with this news," she expressed with evident excitement in the video posted on her account @greter211, where she shows both envelopes in her hands.

The young woman, visibly moved, sent a message of encouragement to all the migrants who are waiting for progress on their immigration processes:

"I want to tell everyone that, for those who said the process was stalled, you can see that it isn't. The application isn't working; at least for me, it hasn't updated my case, and it hasn’t for my husband either. But hold on to hope because everything arrives in due time."

His testimony becomes particularly relevant at a time when many Cubans in the U.S. are facing delays and uncertainty with immigration processes, especially through tools like Form I-485 or humanitarian parole, where status updates often take a long time or do not reflect real changes in cases.

The post has received numerous congratulatory comments and expressions of hope from other users, many of whom are also Cuban, who see this story as a positive sign amid the challenges of the migration journey.

Frequently Asked Questions about Residency for Cubans in the U.S.

How did a Cuban woman and her husband obtain residency in the U.S. without any prior updates in their case?

The Cuban and her husband received their permanent residence in the U.S. without having received prior updates in the immigration system. Despite the absence of changes reflected in their application, they eventually received the documentation by mail, demonstrating that processes can move forward even without visible notifications on official platforms.

What message do Cubans who have received residency after years of waiting share?

The main message is to maintain hope and faith that the immigration processes will progress. Despite the long waiting times and uncertainty, many shared their success stories on TikTok, inspiring other migrants to not give up and to keep fighting for their status to be regularized in the United States.

What is the impact of TikTok on the Cuban migrant community regarding residency issues?

TikTok has served as a platform of support and hope for the Cuban migrant community. The stories of migrants who receive their residency, shared in videos, offer encouragement and motivation to those who are still facing uncertain processes. This social media network allows migrants to share their experiences and create a sense of community and solidarity.

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Yare Grau

Originally from Cuba, but living in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as an editor in the Entertainment section.