Summary
Jose Miguel Suri Hernández, a Cuban man applying for asylum and a green card in the United States, has been held by immigration officials for over seven months. He originally entered the U.S. using a mobile app in November 2024 and was later detained despite having a pending green card application. His partner and lawyer claim he left Cuba due to political persecution.
Key Facts
- José Miguel Suri Hernández fled Cuba and applied for asylum in the United States.
- He entered the U.S. in November 2024 via a mobile app called CBP One.
- Hernández settled in Virginia and worked while awaiting legal status approval.
- Immigration officials detained him following a court hearing in July.
- Hernández has no criminal record but remains in immigration detention as of now.
- His pending green card application does not prevent enforcement actions by ICE.
- A hearing for his asylum application is scheduled for March 13.
- An online fundraiser for his legal fees and support has raised $2,500 so far.
