The Cuban father, who held I-220B status (order of supervision and deportation) and was detained in June by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), faced imminent deportation that would have left his pregnant wife and two young children in the U.S. alone. He was released this Monday with a humanitarian parole.
Influencer Dairon Cano (@dairon_cano_champions), who brought the case to light on social media, announced on Monday that ICE had granted parole to the Cuban father, leading to his release. The Cuban expressed gratitude to everyone who showed interest in his case and supported his pregnant wife and children.
"They gave me my life back," said María Isabel, his wife, expressing deep appreciation to everyone, especially to the influencer Cano. Cano dedicated heartfelt words to the Cuban family after months of anxiety: "Soon you will tell a different story, a story of miracles, a story of success filled with so much inspiration. You will give hope to many when they see how much you overcame and still reached the top with faith and confidence in yourself."
Recently, another Cuban, Mario de León Díaz, a 26-year-old facing a deportation order, was able to reunite with his pregnant wife Marien Acosta after being released by U.S. immigration authorities. De León Díaz also had an I-220B document and had been detained by ICE during a routine appointment, meant to be deported on a flight carrying 54 Cubans back to the island.
This deportation flight arrived in Cuba on July 18 with a group composed of 40 men and 14 women. Most had left Cuba legally but later took irregular routes to reach the U.S. border.
Understanding Humanitarian Parole for Cuban Immigrants
Below are some frequently asked questions regarding humanitarian parole and the situations faced by Cuban immigrants in the U.S.
What is humanitarian parole?
Humanitarian parole is a special permission granted by U.S. immigration authorities that allows individuals to enter or remain in the U.S. temporarily due to urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit.
Who qualifies for humanitarian parole?
Individuals who face urgent humanitarian situations, such as medical emergencies or family reunification, and those who can demonstrate significant public benefit may qualify for humanitarian parole.
How does one apply for humanitarian parole?
To apply for humanitarian parole, individuals must submit Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, along with supporting documents that demonstrate the urgent humanitarian need or significant public benefit.