Matheus Silveira was arrested by United States immigration agents during a visa interview in November, and since Monday (26) he has been unable to communicate with his family.
US Army veteran Hannah Silveira, and wife of Brazilian Matheus Silveira, arrested by US immigration agents (ICE) during a visa interview, stated that lost communication with him this Monday (26).
Immigration agents claim that “they can’t locate him” after her husband was allegedly transferred between detention centers.
“O I just can’t find my husband. My husband was granted voluntary departure from the United States, and a judge ruled that he could board a commercial flight, a regular flight leaving San Diego, to be transferred to Brazil, where would we start our new life”, explained Hannah in a post on social media.
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However, when accessing the application used to communicate with inmates, Hannah stated that her husband’s name was no longer in the system. She further reported that she contacted the Otay Mesa Detention Center to question the inability to communicate, but was told that staff “don’t know where he is.”
The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that, through the Consulate General in Los Angeles and the Honorary Consulate in San Diego, provides assistance to Brazilians and their families.
A Young Pan also contacted ICE about the case. If there is a response, the text will be updated.
Understand the case
Matheus was arrested on November 24, 2025 during the final interview to obtain the green card (permanent residence) at a US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office in San Diego, California.
According to the wife, the couple participated together in the final stage of the migration processwhich would have already been approved.
To the Newsweek portal, Hannah reported that, at a certain point in the interview, the agent responsible stated that “people in the hallway” were waiting for them.
Hannah claims that four ICE agents entered the office and arrested Matheus, claiming there was an arrest warrant related to the incident. stay in the country after the visa expiresduring the coronavirus pandemic.
