The tense migratory situation experienced in United States has led thousands of immigrant individuals, or those in a special situation regarding their stay in the North American country, to wonder how they should act in the presence of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE, by its acronym in English).
Facing this, a Latina migrant, named Taty Arévalo, revealed, through her official TikTok account, the way she acted after receiving a notification from ICE to attend an appointment.
According to the young Latina, the variety of comments on social media regarding various people being summoned by ICE to later be deported to their countries of origin, generated confusion and concern for her to experience the same situation.
What did the young Latina do after the ICE appointment notification?
Despite this series of statements and testimonies, Arévalo made it clear that the correct action is to appear before the authorities due to the variety of severe migration policies being carried out.
"If you have an appointment with them, usually it is because you are under a supervision process or detention while your migratory situation is being decided”, declared Arévalo.
In addition to the above, and through the same videos, the young Latina also revealed a series of tips to act during the ICE appointment: "Don't be afraid, have a plan instead?"
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Mandatory attendance at all ICE appointments.
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Remember that you have the right to request the assistance of a lawyer and remain silent if needed.
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Choose a lawyer with experience in migration issues correctly.
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Avoid signing any kind of document until the lawyer is present and provides guidance.
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In the event of deportation, it is necessary to have a notarized letter of attorney allowing a friend or relative to sell the belongings of the deported person or implement a series of measures that benefit them. This document can also provide support to the deported person's children so that the responsible guardian takes the agreed actions.
"Have your Plan A, your Plan B, already think of who that friend or relative is to whom you will leave your authenticating power”, revealed Arévalo.
In addition to all of the above, and as a final piece of advice to her followers, Arévalo mentioned that despite not knowing what will happen to her after her appointment, of which she did not mention the exact date, she is doing well and confident.
*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence