Gabe Megahey, one of the group known as the "deportees" has been ordered to leave the United States by way of a letter from the Department of Homeland Security.
But questions are being asked about the letter. It's a single page document and is unsigned.
And legal observers point to possible inaccuracies in the letter.
Megahey, now 82 and a great grandfather, has been allowed remain in the United States over the years as a result of the annual granting of "deferred status.
There is no reference to deferred status in the letter though it states that Megahey is "currently here because the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) paroled you into the United States for a limited period."
The letter, which is headed "Notice of Termination of Parole," warns Megahey to "not attempt to unlawfully remain in the United States - the federal government will find you. Please depart the United States immediately."
The letter makes no reference to Megahey's status in the U.S. as a father, grandfather and great-grandfather. It makes no reference to his American family whatsoever.
Megahey came to the U.S. in 1975. His presence was the subject of an immigration case in the mid-90s which was never fully adjudicated. He served time in federal custody but was subsequently allowed remain in the U.S. as a result of a decision by Janet Reno, who was U.S. Attorney General during the Clinton administration.
The DHS letter could, it is understood, lead to a possible reopening of the long ago immigration case. But initial efforts are being directed to finding out whether the unsigned letter was possibly sent out in error and/or who precisely sent it.
Megahey lived in New York State for a number of years but in recent times has been also a resident of Delaware.
