The Cuban-born American congresswoman, María Elvira Salazar sent a message to Cubans with Form I-220A in the United States.
“I continue working to ensure that the thousands of Cubans with the I-220A can apply for Permanent Residence through the Cuban Adjustment Act,” he said in a statement. statement via X.
“I haven’t forgotten you! Look forward to new things in September,” he added.
The politician assured the people released with this form that she “understands the situation they are in.”
In this regard, he announced that “in September” he will approach those affected again to carry out “different maneuvers” seeking to have the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and immigration authorities understand that Cubans with this document “have a path to citizenship called the Cuban Adjustment Act.”
“Before the elections we will do things together,” he added.
Almost a year ago, many Cubans in the United States received bad news regarding their chances of obtaining residency in that country.
I continue to work to ensure that thousands of Cubans with I-220A can apply for Permanent Residence through the Cuban Adjustment Act.
I haven’t forgotten you! Look forward to new things in September. pic.twitter.com/mGLTqpnNTS
— Maria Elvira Salazar 🇺🇸 (@MaElviraSalazar) August 23, 2024
BIA: Cubans with I-220A do not have the right to reside in the United States
The U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) decided that Cubans with a Form I-220A “Parole Order” would not have right to permanent residence under the Cuban Adjustment Act.
María Elvira Salazar was one of the first political figures to criticize the decision, arguing that it is impossible to leave “nearly half a million Cubans in limbo.”
In May 2023, Congresswoman told who “personally” asked the Secretary of DHS, Cuban-American Alejandro Mayorkas, for a solution for all Cubans with this document.
“(…) with God’s help, we will be able to get you to take advantage of the Cuban Adjustment Act as millions of Cubans have done before. The United States deserves that sacrifice and deserves that you, those who entered with the I-220A, behave well, follow the rules and become prosperous, worthy and decent citizens of this great nation,” he said at that time.
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