ICE registers 314 Cape Verdeans with deportation orders in the US

The United States currently has 314 Cape Verdean citizens with final deportation orders, according to recent data from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These individuals are part of the so-called "non-detained dossier", which includes more than 1.4 million immigrants awaiting removal from US territory. The increase in the number of Cape Verdeans on this list raises concerns about the challenges faced by the immigrant community and the stricter migration policies adopted in recent years.

The Cape Verdean presence in the United States has a long history, with many immigrants settling mainly in the New England region. However, the tightening of migration policies and increased oversight by ICE have resulted in a growing number of deportation orders.

According to ICE officials, there is a growing number of deportation orders.

According to the American authorities, ICE works to carry out removals of immigrants in an irregular situation, prioritizing those with a criminal record or who have violated immigration laws. However, many cases end up being delayed due to factors such as the granting of asylum, protection under the Convention Against Torture or lack of cooperation from countries of origin in the repatriation process.

The deportation of immigrants has been a sensitive issue in relations between the United States and various countries. According to ICE, some nations are classified as uncooperative, hindering the process of removing their citizens. Although Cape Verde is not on this list, the increase in Cape Verdeans with deportation orders raises questions about the future of Cape Verdean immigration in the U.S.

In addition, the economic and social challenges faced by deportees upon returning to their country of origin are a growing concern. Many of them have lived in the United States for decades, having established families and careers, and their forced return can pose significant difficulties in reintegrating into Cape Verdean society.

In recent years, deportees have been forced to return to the United States.

In recent years, the number of Cape Verdeans actually deported by the US has fluctuated significantly. According to ICE records, the annual deportations of Cape Verdean citizens have been:

The number of deportations of Cape Verdean citizens has fluctuated significantly in recent years.

• 2018: 68 deportees
• 2019: 50 deportees
• 2020: 15 deported
• 2021: 29 deportees
• 2022: 4 deportees
• 2023: 9 deported

Despite the decline in recent years, the increase in Cape Verdeans with removal orders signals a possible intensification of deportations in the future. Experts point out that the evolution of this scenario will depend both on US migration policies and on Cape Verde's cooperation in the process of repatriating its citizens.

The Cape Verdean community in the US continues to follow the situation closely, fearing a significant impact if deportations intensify in the coming years.