In November 2024, Jose Miguel Suri Hernández entered the United States through the CBP One mobile application, designed to assist migrants in accessing services from Customs and Border Protection. Initially, he was released and allowed to stay in the U.S. legally for two years while waiting for possible asylum pathways. During this period, Hernandez settled in Staunton, Virginia, where he worked in a produce packaging facility, actively contributing to his community. However, in July 2025, following a hearing at Sterling Immigration Court where a judge dismissed his case, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detained him. His girlfriend, Luz Hernández, who is a U.S. citizen, expressed deep concern regarding his detention, highlighting the significant risk of returning him to Cuba where he would face persecution for protesting the regime. Despite her continued support and efforts to secure his release, including an online fundraiser that has drawn in $2,500 to assist with legal fees and living expenses, Hernández remains detained at the Farmville Detention Center in Virginia. He has been described as becoming increasingly depressed and physically diminished due to the conditions of his prolonged detention. The implications of his situation reflect the broader challenges faced by asylum seekers in the U.S., who often encounter complex legal hurdles and significant risks associated with deportation. As Hernández's legal battle continues, a hearing regarding his active asylum application has been scheduled for March 13, 2026, presenting what may be a final opportunity for him to secure his place in the United States and avoid returning to a life-threatening situation in Cuba.