Negación de la libertad condicional y cómo afecta el acceso de los inmigrantes a ayuda
Angelica Rice • June 3, 2022
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Una de las políticas más controvertidas y volátiles del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS), en este momento, es su política con respecto a la libertad condicional. Según la orientación actual del DHS, “todos los extranjeros sujetos a deportación acelerada que: (i) son extranjeros que llegan a este país (ii) han establecido un temor creíble de persecución o tortura; y (iii) han sido referidos para procedimientos de deportación total bajo la sección 240 de la Ley de Inmigración y Nacionalidad (INA), deben estar detenidos y no tienen derecho a fianza o a una audiencia de fianza, PERO pueden ser puestos en libertad condicional. La concesión de la libertad condicional queda totalmente a discreción del oficial de ICE o CBP que revisa el caso; éste, el oficial decide caso por caso y puede otorgarse “por razones humanitarias urgentes o un beneficio público significativo”.
Bajo la administración actual de Trump, la libertad condicional se niega con mucha más frecuencia de lo que se otorga. Muchas oficinas de campo y centros de detención de ICE niegan cada vez más la libertad condicional a los solicitantes de asilo y otros inmigrantes, incluso después de que se descubrió que tenían un “temor creíble” de persecución en su país de origen. El resultado es que cientos y miles de inmigrantes están detenidos durante meses sin cargos ni libertad condicional, a pesar de que tienen un caso de inmigración pendiente.
La guía actual también indica que estos inmigrantes no deben ser liberados con una orden de liberación bajo reconocimiento (OREC) o una orden de supervisión (OSUP). Sin embargo, a pesar de esta guía clara, los oficiales del DHS continúan liberando a muchos inmigrantes, incluidos cubanos, con estas órdenes de reconocimiento y supervisión.
¿Por qué todo esto es un problema? ¿Cómo te afecta esto?
Este es un problema de todos los inmigrantes, pero especialmente de los inmigrantes cubanos.
Si usted es un inmigrante cubano que viene a los Estados Unidos, puede solicitar el ajuste y obtener estatus en los Estados Unidos según la Ley de Ajuste Cubano (CAA).
Sin embargo, para ser elegible para una Tarjeta Verde (Green Card o Tarjeta de residente permanente) basada en la CAA, debe estar presente en los Estados Unidos después de haber sido inspeccionado y admitido o puesto en libertad condicional por un oficial de inmigración después del 1 de enero de 1959. Si usted es cubano que pertenece a la clase de inmigrantes mencionada anteriormente, que ha sido detenido y puesto en libertad bajo una orden de reconocimiento o supervisión, y que no ha recibido libertad condicional o se le ha negado la libertad condicional, NO es elegible para ajustarse según el CAA y obtener su Tarjeta Verde (Green Card o Tarjeta de residente permanente). ¡¡ESTO ES UN GRAN PROBLEMA!!
Este blog no pretende ser un consejo legal y nada aquí debe interpretarse como el establecimiento de una relación abogado-cliente. Programe una consulta con un abogado de inmigración antes de actuar sobre cualquier información que lea aquí.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a major change to the H-1B cap selection process. Under a final rule issued on December 29, 2025, USCIS will replace the long-standing random H-1B lottery with a wage-weighted selection system that favors higher-paid and more complex positions. The rule is scheduled to take effect on February 27, 2026 , just ahead of the fiscal year 2027 H-1B cap registration season, unless delayed by legal challenges. If implemented, USCIS is expected to release additional guidance explaining how employers must submit registrations under the revised process. This change marks one of the most significant reforms to the H-1B program in recent years. Up until 2025, all registrations were treated equally once the annual cap was reached. Under the new system, selection odds will be tied to wage levels based on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. All H-1B registrations will still be placed into a single selection pool, but registrations tied to higher wage levels will receive multiple entries into that pool, increasing their likelihood of selection. Lower wage levels will receive fewer entries, making selection less likely but not impossible. H-1B wage levels are not determined solely by salary. Each wage level reflects the complexity of the job, the level of responsibility involved, and the education and experience required . Entry-level positions involving routine duties and close supervision are generally classified at the lowest wage level, while positions requiring independent judgment, advanced skills, and significant responsibility fall into higher wage levels. The highest wage level is reserved for roles that involve expert knowledge, strategic decision-making, and substantial leadership or technical authority. USCIS is expected to closely scrutinize selected petitions to ensure that the wage level claimed during registration is supported by the job duties and salary offered in the petition. Any discrepancies between the registration and the petition may result in requests for evidence, denials, or enforcement action. With the elimination of the purely random lottery, employers should begin preparing early by carefully evaluating job descriptions, wage levels, and overall H-1B strategy. Accurate classification and thoughtful planning will be essential under this new wage-based selection system. If you are an employer considering H-1B sponsorship, or a foreign professional wondering whether your position may qualify under the new wage-based system, consulting with experienced immigration counsel is more important than ever. Santos Lloyd Law is actively advising clients on H-1B cap registrations and strategy under the new rules. To discuss your options or determine whether you may qualify, contact our office to schedule a consultation.
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