A Cuban family residing in Orlando, Florida, is experiencing moments of anguish after the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ordered the deportation of Deivy Alemán Oropesa, the father of a two-year-old American girl who needs heart surgery.
According to Yisel Miguel Sarduy, the affected person's wife, in a conversation with journalist Eduardo "Yusnaby" Rodríguez for Telemundo 51, the decision threatens to separate the family just as their daughter, who has already undergone two open-heart surgeries, faces another procedure.
Alemán asserts that he has lived in the United States for seven years, working, paying taxes, and without a criminal record.
Every year he attended his immigration appointments, until this week when he was notified of his deportation, received an electronic ankle monitor, and has a 14-day deadline to leave the country voluntarily or face detention, as reported by the journalist from Telemundo 51.
"My greatest fear is my daughter. I don’t want her to undergo another surgery without me. I only ask to be allowed to be here, working and taking care of my family," Alemán expressed to Eduardo Rodríguez.
The immigration attorney Rosaly Chaviano explained to the mentioned outlet that Alemán received a form I-220B, a supervision order applied to individuals with a final order of deportation.
Although his marriage to a U.S. citizen and the delicate health of his daughter are factors that could aid in a legal process, under the current administration "the humanitarian factors are practically being disregarded.”
The family insists that they are not seeking financial assistance, but rather the possibility for Alemán to remain in the United States while the girl receives her treatment.
They have submitted letters from cardiologists and pediatricians supporting the medical urgency and requesting the intervention of Congress members or senators before the two-week deadline expires.
Returning to Cuba, they warn, is not an option: the conditions of the healthcare system and the lack of resources would put the child's life at risk.
In several videos on social media, Yisel Miguel Sarduy has appealed to the solidarity of Cubans and has asked that her call reach Cuban-American congress members or anyone who can intervene for her husband.
"My daughter is a girl who needs both her parents together, as I must be with her, taking care of her, while my husband works to support this family. And please, this is all I ask of you, with my eyes, I am desperate, I don't know what to do anymore. I am an American citizen, I have already submitted a petition for my husband, but at this moment, I believe that has nothing to do with it, I need your help, please, let my voice be heard, and thank you very much," the woman pleaded from her social media.
Cuban migrants are being detained by ICE in the U.S. amid a that prioritize the deportation of individuals with final removal orders.
Even those with no criminal records and active legal proceedings are being arrested. This has raised concern and fear among the migrant community, as many of these arrests occur during routine immigration appointments.
Also making headlines this Wednesday was the case of another Cuban mother who tearfully reported the arrest of her husband by ICE agents in the United States.
The arrested individual is Rainier Rodríguez Delgado, who received a deportation order after crossing the southern border of the country.
His wife claims that she and the couple's daughter are experiencing great distress following what happened this Monday.
Deportations have a devastating impact on Cuban families, as they separate parents from their children, leaving families without their primary source of economic support.
The emotional and psychological trauma is significant, especially for children who witness their parents being detained and expelled from the country.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Deportation of Cuban Migrants in the U.S.
Why is Deivy Alemán Oropesa facing deportation in the U.S.?
Deivy Alemán Oropesa is facing deportation because he received an I-220B form, a supervision order for individuals with a final deportation order. Despite being married to a U.S. citizen and having a daughter with urgent medical needs, under the current administration, humanitarian factors are not being considered as they once were.
What legal options does Deivy Alemán have to avoid deportation?
The immigration attorney Rosaly Chaviano suggests that marriage to a U.S. citizen and the critical health of her daughter could be factors to consider in a legal proceeding. However, the current administration is not prioritizing these humanitarian factors, which is why the family has requested the intervention of congressmen or senators.
What impact does deportation have on Cuban families in the U.S.?
Deportation has a devastating impact on Cuban families, separating parents from their children and leaving families without their primary economic support. The emotional and psychological trauma is significant, especially for children who witness their parents being detained and expelled from the country.
How does the tightening of immigration policies affect Cuban migrants in the U.S.?
The tightening of immigration policies in the U.S. has led to an increase in the arrests of Cuban migrants, including those with no criminal records and with active legal proceedings. Many of these arrests occur during routine immigration appointments, creating fear and uncertainty within the migrant community.
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