Tampa Flights Affected by Recent Immigration Decision

The recent decision regarding I-220As has sent shockwaves through the immigration system and Tampa, Florida, particularly among Cuban nationals living in the area. According to reports, over 200,000 Cuban migrants may have received I-220As, which could now pose a legal obstacle for them.

Immigration attorney Milton Toro Márquez, based in Tampa, expressed concerns about the impact of this decision on Cubans and the immigration system as a whole. 'It would have been easier to accept I-220A as parole to allow Cuban nationals to adjust under the Cuban Adjustment Act,' he said.

The controversy surrounds the recent ruling by the federal Board of Immigration Appeals that Cubans granted I-220As are not eligible to apply for humanitarian parole benefits. This decision has raised concerns among Cubans, who may now face deportation.

One local resident, Mesa, 40, shared his fears about being deported back to Cuba. 'What Cuban doesn't have fear of returning to the island?' he asked. He had received an I-220A designation but was unaware of its potential consequences. With a valid Florida driver's license and work permit, Mesa feels his efforts to obtain humanitarian parole have been in vain.

Cubans have long benefited from the 1966 Adjustment Act, which allowed them to apply for permanent residence after staying in the US. However, the recent immigration rule may now render I-220As a ticket to deportation.

The decision has caused 'major havoc' among Cubans and those who advocate on their behalf. Advocates and lawyers in Tampa believe that thousands of Cubans are at risk and that family reunions could be hindered by this ruling.

In response, dozens of Cubans demonstrated in Tampa earlier this month, drawing attention to the issue. The decision has also raised concerns about immigrants being admitted at the border only to face the risk of deportation.

As tensions continue to escalate around immigration policy, it remains unclear what will happen next for those who received I-220As. One thing is certain: the lives of thousands of Cubans are now uncertain, and their future in Tampa hangs in the balance.

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