U.S. Immigration Authorities Detain Foreign-Born Spouses During Green Card Interviews
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U.S. immigration authorities in San Diego have been arresting foreign-born spouses of American citizens during their green card interviews since November 12. Immigration lawyers estimate several dozen spouses have been detained when reporting for the final step to obtain permanent residency. These spouses are being charged with visa violations that could result in deportation, despite being married to U.S. citizens and going through the legal immigration process.
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The married couples filed into a federal building in San Diego last week for green card interviews that they believed would secure their future together in the United States.
Agents are arresting foreign-born spouses when they report for the final step to obtain permanent residency, and charging them with visa violations that could result in deportation.
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Agents are arresting foreign-born spouses when they report for the final step to obtain permanent residency, and charging them with visa violations that could result in deportation.
