A social media user has announced a reward of up to 100,000 pesos for the recovery of a missing U.S. permanent resident card belonging to a four-year-old girl. Pedro Luis Aguilar Jiménez, a member of the Facebook group "Vendo todo en Bayamo Granma," posted an urgent plea on Sunday to locate the lost document.
"Greetings, this green card is missing. A reward of up to 100,000 pesos will be given to anyone who finds it. We desperately need it; it belongs to a four-year-old girl. Please call 59130680," Aguilar Jiménez wrote in his post.
The post included a partial photograph of the residence card to aid in the search, revealing the name of the child as Kimberly Llanes Calzadilla, who was born in Ecuador and holds permanent residency in the United States. Although Aguilar Jiménez did not specify his relationship to the girl or where exactly the document was lost, the post has circulated in several Facebook groups associated with Bayamo and the Granma province, suggesting the loss occurred in that area.
In 2024, a woman from the Mayabeque province requested assistance online to recover her Cuban passport containing a visa, which she lost in Havana. "Please, my cousin lost her Cuban passport in Havana. Her name is Maipú De Armas Trujillo, and it has a visa," wrote Solanch Alfonso Ortega in the Facebook group "MADRES CUBANAS POR UN MUNDO MEJOR (Grupo Oficial)."
A year before, Maikel Montero Olivares experienced anxiety when he misplaced his U.S. green card during a trip to Havana. Similarly, months earlier, Sara Neyra Martínez turned to social media seeking help to retrieve her passport and U.S. green card lost at the Havana Airport.
The same year, a Cuban woman approved for humanitarian parole by the U.S. government faced a setback when her visa-bearing passport was stolen the day before her flight. "The day before [the flight], my house was robbed, and among the stolen items were documents, including the passport; hence, I couldn't travel," she stated in a video sent to Univisión 23 journalist Daniel Benítez.
Another incident involved Rainiel Beltrán Quiñones, a 38-year-old Cuban, who has been stranded in Cuba since May after losing his Italian identification documents. The loss occurred in the province of Cienfuegos and involved his Italian residence permit and ID card.
Common Issues with Lost Immigration Documents
What should you do if you lose your U.S. green card in Cuba?
If you lose your U.S. green card in Cuba, it's important to report the loss to the U.S. Embassy and file a police report. You can also contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for guidance on replacing the card.
How can social media help in recovering lost documents?
Social media can be a powerful tool for spreading the word about lost documents. By sharing posts in relevant groups, the information can reach a wide audience who might assist in the recovery process.
Why is it crucial to report a lost passport immediately?
Reporting a lost passport immediately is vital to prevent identity theft and unauthorized use. It also allows for a swift replacement process, reducing travel disruptions.