North Texas Wife's Emotional Experience After Husband's Immigration Detention

Separation and Detention

• 💔 Heather Alamario shares the painful experience of her husband, Raphael, being detained by immigration officials in Collin County.
• 🚗 She makes a 2-hour drive from McKinney to Prairie Land in Alvarado for a brief, emotional 1-hour visit with him.

Asylum and Green Card Process

• 🇻🇪 Raphael, originally from Venezuela, sought asylum in the US and married Heather in June of last year.
• 📄 Heather had filed for a green card for Raphael, but their plans were put on hold when the administration paused processing these applications.

Immigration Check-in and Arrest

• 🗓️ On January 15th, during a scheduled immigration check-in in Dallas, Raphael was detained by ICE.
• 🚫 Heather describes this as a moment of crushing disappointment after a period of hope.

ICE Statement and Concerns

• 🚨 ICE stated that Joseé Rafael Cardinz Alamario, an illegal alien from Venezuela, was arrested on January 15th for illegally entering the US in August 2023.
• ⚖️ He is expected to remain in ICE custody pending the outcome of his immigration proceedings.
• 😥 Heather expresses that Raphael is terrified of returning to Venezuela, a country he no longer feels safe in.

Fighting for Family

• ✊ Despite the difficulties and emotional toll, Heather is determined to continue visiting her husband and fighting for his case.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 She highlights the fear experienced by many adults and children affected by such situations.