Summary
An Army veteran in the U.S. is preparing to move to Brazil after her husband, Matheus Silveira, was detained by immigration officers during his green card interview in San Diego. Matheus, who overstayed his visa, has been granted voluntary departure and will be barred from returning to the U.S. for 10 years. The couple plans to start a new life in Rio de Janeiro.
Key Facts
- Hannah Silveira, an Army veteran, plans to move to Brazil after her husband's detention.
- Matheus Silveira was taken by ICE agents during a green card interview for overstaying his visa.
- The interview was at a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in November.
- Matheus was granted voluntary departure from the U.S., avoiding deportation.
- He has relayed poor living conditions at the Otay Mesa Detention Center.
- Under the departure agreement, Matheus cannot return to the U.S. for 10 years.
- The couple had planned to start a family in Minnesota but will now live in Rio de Janeiro.
- Matheus had been previously arrested for driving under the influence.
