A Cuban influencer residing in Miami faces possible deportation after US immigration authorities fitted her with an electronic ankle monitor and notified her of a removal order.

Her case, revealed by the Cuban woman herself on her TikTok account, has generated a wave of comments about the legal risks faced by thousands of immigrants with pending cases.

From Parole to Uncertainty

The young woman, identified as Claudia Artiles, explained in her video, alongside her current partner, the influencer Ultrack, that her situation became complicated after arriving late to a scheduled appointment with immigration court.

Shortly afterward, she received a letter from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) informing her that she had to leave the country, despite having applied to regularize her status under the Cuban Adjustment Act in previous weeks.

Artiles recounted that she entered the United States with a three-month humanitarian parole, a temporary status that allows certain Cubans to reside and work while their legal status is being processed. However, when that period expired and without a resolution to her case, she was left in immigration limbo. In addition to the above, she was also in the midst of a custody dispute over her son.

During one of her appearances before the authorities, she was ordered to wear an electronic ankle monitoring device, a measure applied by ICE to monitor those under deportation or asylum proceedings.

In her video, the influencer expressed feeling “trapped” and “without clear options,” stating that she continues to seek legal advice to overturn the order. Her testimony, shared among thousands of followers, exposes the difficulties faced by those who depend on provisional permits and encounter judicial delays.

Reactions and Legal Context

Claudia Artiles' story has reignited the debate about the application of the Cuban Adjustment Act, a law that allows individuals to apply for residency after one year of residence in the United States.

Lawyers consulted by local media explained that,While this law remains in effect, its enforcement depends on the immigrant maintaining an active legal entry and appearing punctually at scheduled hearings. While awaiting a court decision, Artiles continues to share his experience on social media as a wake-up call to other migrants. Continue reading: CBP explains how to self-deport with children and receive the $1,000 incentive ICE arrests Muslim immigrant with asylum and Green Card application: he will be deported Family reports being pepper-sprayed by ICE: there was a 1-year-old girl present