On Monday, a Foreign Ministry official stated that Germany is “monitoring” the treatment of its citizens when they visit the United States.
Following the recent detention of three Germans in various instances, the announcement was made. One is still in custody, while two have been deported.
Sebastian Fischer, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry, stated that Germany was attempting to determine “whether this represents a change in American immigration policy or whether these are isolated cases.”
“Once we have a clear picture, we will then, if necessary, adjust our travel and security advice,” he stated.
ICE-held Green Card holder:
After arriving from Luxembourg last week, Fabian Schmidt, the German who is currently in custody, was taken into custody at Boston’s Logan Airport.
The Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility in Rhode Island is where he is being detained.
Schmidt is an electrical engineer who has been living in the US since 2007.
The reason behind Schmidt’s detention as a US Green Card holder is unknown. Although it can be revoked, a Green Card permits noncitizens to live and work in the US forever.
The consulate general in Boston is in charge of the matter and is in communication with Schmidt, his family, and local officials, the German Foreign Office informed the German news agency DPA.
For up to 90 days, visitors from EU nations, including Germany, are normally admitted to the US without a visa. According to two German visitors, they attempted to enter the US lawfully but were arrested and returned home.
According to Der Spiegel, on February 18, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested 25-year-old German Lucas Sielaff while he and his US fiancée were crossing the border from Mexico. At the Mexican border, his entry authorization was revoked, and he was held for two weeks.
Source: DW News
