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Canadian Woman Detained by ICE During Green Card Interview

7/5/2025

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Cynthia Olivera, a Canadian citizen residing in Los Angeles, was unexpectedly detained by ICE during her green card interview. With deep roots and family in the U.S., she now faces the looming threat of deportation. Her husband, Francisco, is left grappling with the frustratingly slow process of trying to bring her back home to Canada.

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Story summary

Cynthia Olivera, a Canadian citizen residing in Los Angeles, was unexpectedly detained by ICE during her green card interview. With deep roots and family in the U.S., she now faces the looming threat of deportation. Her husband, Francisco, is left grappling with the frustratingly slow process of trying to bring her back home to Canada.