Wife Speaks Out as Husband Faces Deportation After Green Card Interview

Detained During Green Card Interview

• 💔 A South Korean man, Tae-Hoon Wong, was detained by ICE agents during his green card interview on October 29th, nearly two months ago.
• 🏠 Despite a judge ordering his release, he remains in custody, awaiting bond, while his wife fights for his return home before the holidays.

Background and Immigration Status

• 👶 Wong was brought to the U.S. at 3 months old and has lived in the country for the majority of his life.
• ⚠️ He unknowingly missed an immigration court date in May of the previous year due to a change of address, which led to a final order of removal from an immigration judge over a year ago.
• 📄 The Department of Homeland Security stated that Wong illegally overstayed his F-1 student visa and ignored a notice to appear before an immigration judge.

Harsh Detention Conditions

• 🥶 Wong is being held at the Adelanto Detention Center, where he has described sleeping on the floor of a holding cell for over 30 hours without a blanket.
• 🤢 Conditions at the facility are described as having 140 men in a space with 70 bunk beds, poor ventilation, and showers that smell like fecal matter.

Wife's Plea for Justice

• ⚖️ While acknowledging that rules and regulations exist, Wong's wife believes the punishment is severe and unjust.
• 🇺🇸 She emphasizes that America was built by immigrants and that the current conversation about immigration is not the right one.

Ongoing Legal Battle

• 🗓️ Wong has an immigration hearing scheduled for March of the following year.
• 💰 The couple has set up a GoFundMe page to help with legal fees.