Summary
Juana McIntosh, the wife of a U.S. Air Force member, was detained during her green card interview in Atlanta while her husband was deployed. Her detention is due to past illegal entries into the U.S., despite her ongoing green card application associated with her military spouse. She is currently facing removal proceedings under immigration law.
Key Facts
- Juana McIntosh, from Mexico, is married to a U.S. Air Force member, Jason McIntosh.
- She was detained during a green card interview while her husband was overseas.
- She was previously removed from the U.S. three times since 2012, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
- Her detention happened during the I-485 adjustment of status interview, which is part of the green card process.
- Family attorney J. Britt Thames noted that prior policy did not detain applicants in such interviews.
- Juana has a pending Parole in Place application and an I-212 waiver that could allow her to adjust her status.
- She faces charges for not having valid entry documents when trying to enter the U.S. and for providing a false name in 2012.
