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Deported Army veteran, pardoned by Gov. Pritzker, returns to US in bid to become citizen
CHICAGO (AP) -- An Army veteran deported to Mexico in 2018 says he's overwhelmed to be granted permission to re-enter the country for a final chance to become a U.S. citizen.
Immigration officials allowed Miguel Perez Jr. to come to Chicago for an immigration hearing. He has a green card as a permanent U.S. resident, but was deported last year after a 2008 drug conviction.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pardoned him last month, which Perez hopes helps his case.
Immigration officials allowed Miguel Perez Jr. to come to Chicago for an immigration hearing. He has a green card as a permanent U.S. resident, but was deported last year after a 2008 drug conviction.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pardoned him last month, which Perez hopes helps his case.
https://www.wifr.com/content/news/Deported-Army-veteran-pardoned-by-Gov-Pritzker-returns-to-US-in-bid-to-become-citizen-561262791.html
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