Massachusetts Woman Says Husband Detained By ICE Was Awaiting Final Green Card Approval

CBS Boston

June 11, 2025

A Milford family is speaking out after ICE agents arrested Valdiney Goncalves, a Brazilian citizen, in May while he was on his way to work, despite being in the final stages of obtaining a green card.

Goncalves, a construction worker, had been living in the U.S. with his wife and two children, all of whom are American citizens. He had already completed several key steps in the immigration process, including an approved marriage petition and fingerprinting, and was awaiting final approval for a green card. His wife said he does not have a criminal history.

"My whole world fell apart," said his wife, Ivelina Ferreira. "Because I knew that, somehow inside me, I knew he was not coming back that day."

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