Summary
A U.K. citizen named Justin Grzeb was detained by U.S. immigration agents in Montana while he was applying for a Green Card through marriage to a U.S. citizen. Despite having his application and biometrics appointment completed, he was arrested and might face deportation. His case highlights the current administration's strict immigration policies.
Key Facts
- Justin Grzeb, a U.K. citizen, married Carla Kinney, a U.S. citizen, and was applying for a Green Card.
- He was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) while shopping during a bike ride in Havre, Montana.
- Grzeb's wife, Carla Kinney, reported that he had called her after being detained, asking for his passport and paperwork.
- Authorities stated that Grzeb could be deported, despite having a pending Green Card application that followed the correct procedures.
- Grzeb’s attorney explained that applicants with pending marriage-based Green Cards are legally allowed to stay in the U.S. while their application is processed.
- Grzeb is being moved to the Northwest Detention Center in Washington, where an immigration judge will decide on his case.
