NEW YORK -- News of a U.S. military aircraft embarking on a long-haul flight from Texas to India threw a scare into Samuel this week. The plane was transporting people like him -- Indian nationals illegally residing in the United States.
The 42-year-old, who has lived in the U.S. since 2013, said he fell victim to an immigration scam that resulted in his current illegal status. Since then he has married Andrea, a U.S. citizen, and together they own a catering business in California, where he runs daily operations.
