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A Cuban citizen was detained by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in Kendall after he showed up at their office to process a permanent residency application.
During the background check, authorities discovered that the individual had an outstanding final deportation order since 1995.
The arrest was confirmed by USCIS through its official account on X, where it reported that the Cuban was apprehended in collaboration with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
"We are committed to making the United States a safe place again," they stated.
The detention of this Cuban, whose identity has not been revealed, occurs within a broader context of escalating tension surrounding the deportation of undocumented immigrants in the United States.
The immigration police have intensified operations to identify individuals with pending deportation orders, including those who come forward to apply for immigration benefits.
This week, another Cuban with a deportation order since 2012 and a criminal record was detained when he appeared at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office in Orlando.
He was arrested by agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)
USCIS reported that the migrant entered the country irregularly in 2004 and was convicted by the authorities in 2008, although it did not specify the charges against him.
"He has been here illegally all this time," the note emphasized.
The growing problem of Cubans with deportation orders
According to internal data from ICE, more than 42,000 Cubans have active deportation orders in the United States, but the Cuban government has refused to take them back.
Statistics place Cuba fourth among nationalities with the highest number of pending deportation orders, behind countries like Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
The Cuban regime's refusal to accept its deported citizens creates complications in the United States' immigration operations.
In May, the U.S. government sent two Cubans convicted of serious crimes to South Sudan, after Havana refused to accept them.
A warning for immigrants with criminal records
This case adds to a recent warning issued by USCIS to immigrants: those who have pending arrest warrants and go to immigration offices for legal procedures will be detained.
USCIS highlighted in its statement that "an arrest order is a serious matter," and emphasized that authorities will work in collaboration with local and federal agencies to identify and arrest those who do not comply with immigration laws.
A growing tension in the immigrant community
The immigration policy of the U.S. has raised increasing concern among immigrants, especially those in an irregular situation.
As authorities intensify law enforcement, individuals seeking to regularize their status face the fear of being detained or deported, even when they are trying to comply with legal procedures.
With over 1.4 million immigrants whose cases are pending in immigration courts, the government has made it clear that it will continue to firmly enforce its immigration policies, which includes the detention of those with pending deportation orders.
The situation becomes even more complicated with the refusal of certain countries to accept their deported citizens back, as is the case with Cuba.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Deportation of Cuban Immigrants in the U.S.
Why was the Cuban citizen arrested in Miami?
The Cuban citizen was arrested in Miami because he had a deportation order pending since 1995. He presented himself at the Immigration office to process a permanent residency application, where the authorities discovered his irregular immigration status.
How many Cubans have active deportation orders in the U.S.?
According to internal data from ICE, more than 42,000 Cubans have active deportation orders in the United States. However, the Cuban government has refused to accept many of them back, complicating the immigration operations of the U.S.
What does USCIS advise immigrants with criminal records?
USCIS warns that immigrants with pending arrest warrants will be detained if they go to its offices for immigration processes. The agency emphasizes that an arrest warrant is a serious matter and that they will work with other agencies to identify and arrest those who do not comply with immigration laws.
What is Cuba's stance on receiving its deported citizens?
The Cuban regime has refused to accept many of its citizens deported from the U.S., which creates complications in U.S. immigration policies and complicates the return of Cuban immigrants with deportation orders.
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