The interview of Allan Dabrio Marrerowhich was intended to secure his permanent residence, became the first step in a tortuous process that has led him to a detention center in Newark, New Jerseyand that could lead to a deportation despite having lived in the United States for more than a decade.
The situation originated from a notification that He never arrived at his new home. after a move made years ago.
Arrest in the middle of an interview and how it happened
According to Newsweek, Marrero was detained by ICE agents at the end of November at 26 Federal Plaza, in the Lower Manhattanwhen he went to his green card quote based on marriage. Authorities indicated that there was a deportation order from 2022issued after Allen did not appear at an immigration hearing for which, according to his family, he never received notification.
The couple learned of the order only until the day of the interview, at which time agents confirmed that USCIS had marked that failure to appear as grounds for initiating expulsion proceedings. The lost notice corresponded to a summons sent in December 2022just when Allen there was changed address due to moving.
After the arrest, Allen was transferred to Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jerseywhere it remains. her husband, Matthewdeclared to local media as ABC7NY that they both confidently attended the immigration appointment without imagining that they would end up in custody that same day.
Official reason for his arrest
According to information collected by NewsweekICE acted based on the active deportation order that arose after the failure to appear documented by USCIS. The agency noted that this type of measure is executed when a person has pending processes or non-compliance recorded in their immigration history.
The family maintains that Allan never received the letter due to the change of address and the move that year. In interviews with ABC7NY and Documented, Matthew argued that the situation reflects failures in the notification system and not an intentional non-compliance on the part of her husband.
The life of Allan Dabrio Marrero in the USA
Allan has lived in the United States for more than a decade. According to Documented, before arriving in the country he lived in the Cayman Islands, where he left in search of a safer environment due to his membership in the LGBTQ+ community. Already in the US, she began an asylum process and over time she met Matthew through social networks, a relationship that consolidated into marriage more than two years ago.
During his stay in the country, Allan obtained work authorization, paid taxes and attended prior immigration hearings, according to his family and religious community. Those close to the couple point out that he always tried to keep his documentation in order and comply with every requirement demanded by the authorities.
The family, including his sister-in-law Andrea, has expressed that Allan sought stability and a safe life in the United States. In a GoFundMe campaign created to cover legal expenses and visits to the detention center, they reported that their intention has always been to regularize their status through a genuine marriage. The initiative has exceeded $15,500 in donations.
According to Newsweek, Allan was granted a temporary stay preventing his immediate deportation while a new hearing is scheduled.