In light of the increase in immigrant deportations in the United States, many people are feeling fear and uncertainty about the possibility of losing the properties they have worked so hard to acquire in that country.
Telemundo 51 interviewed a group of real estate agents and immigration organizations. The experts pointed out that being deported from the United States does not automatically mean losing one's home. However, if no one takes care of the mortgage, taxes, and insurance, the property could be lost in a matter of months.
The title of ownership remains in the name of the owner even if they are out of the country. The real danger lies in the failure to meet financial obligations: if the mortgage payments stop, the bank can initiate foreclosure proceedings. If property taxes accumulate without being paid, the county may take action to recover the debt.
The options for a deported owner are three:
- Keep the house with someone who manages it
- rent it to generate income that covers the expenses
- to sell it
For any of those alternatives from abroad, the key legal instrument is the power of attorney or notarized power, which allows you to designate a trusted person to pay the mortgage, collect rent, negotiate with the bank, or even sell the property.
Experts recommend that the representative have stable legal status in the United States, as an undocumented representative could face similar risks of deportation.
The absence of that document does not immediately result in the loss of assets, but it would mean that those affected and their families would have to start a longer and more complex process to order the management of the properties. This prior planning must also encompass bank accounts, vehicles, and insurance, not just the home.
The custody of children, as urgent as the house
Beyond material possessions, experts emphasize that preparation should include a plan for the children. The deportation of parents does not eliminate parental rights or the citizenship of minors born in the United States, but if there is no authorized adult designated in writing, the children may end up under the guardianship of the child protection system.
Specialized organizations recommend appointing a trusted temporary guardian, preparing the minors' school and medical documents, and leaving clear instructions on what to do in case of detention or deportation.
The context for Cubans: thousands of active orders
More than 4,000 Cubans in Florida received deportation orders between October 2025 and June 2026. This figure places Cuba among the four countries with the highest number of citizens facing expulsion in the southern state.
In June alone, U.S. immigration courts issued 1,642 deportation orders against Cubans. Some have ended up in third countries, even in Africa.
One of the greatest concerns of these deportees is what will happen to their family members who remain in the country, whether they will be able to keep up with payments and maintain what they have achieved after years of effort.
For the Cuban community in the United States, planning for a possible deportation has become urgent. Experts agree that each immigration and financial situation is different, which is why they recommend seeking professional guidance before an emergency arises.
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