CBP separates Cuban permanent resident at Miami airport
The man was returning from Cuba with permanent residence and was questioned about his address and Social Security number before being admitted.
A Cuban couple with U.S. permanent residence underwent additional immigration inspection after returning from Cuba through Miami airport. Agents separated the husband and retained his documents for review. Both carried permanent-resident cards.
Before he was taken aside, the couple saw other travelers being separated, causing fear that they might face entry difficulties despite permanent status. Yamyjavi Caldes described the episode in a Facebook video.
The husband, Javier, has lived in the United States for 12 years. Agents asked about his home address and Social Security number while holding his documents during review.
The couple feared the procedure might prevent entry. Caldes described their anxiety, but the additional review ultimately did not stop Javier from entering after answering questions.
The episode occurred during arrival inspection following travel from Cuba. The review focused on Javier, who answered personal-data questions before being authorized to continue into the country.
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