The article details the life of Castro, an undocumented Cuban migrant living in the US while evading a deportation order. He has faced numerous challenges, including fines and confiscation of goods back in Cuba, and immigration issues in Texas. Despite the perception that Cuban migrants have an easier path to residency, Castro's experience reveals the harsh reality of undocumented living. His situation highlights the bureaucratic failures that can lead to potentially devastating outcomes for migrants, such as possible deportation back to Cuba, where thousands currently remain under similar orders.
"From the moment he wakes up around 8 a.m., Castro starts up his white Honda Civic and heads out to deliver food orders. Since he doesn't have legal documents, he rents the Doordash app from an acquaintance and works as many hours as he can, because Castro..."
"I was shocked, says Castro, 34. I was never aware of that appointment. After other failures in his immigration process, scams from lawyers, and confusion, he learned he was in danger of being returned to the island, like 42,000 other Cubans who currently remain under deportation order."
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