Jessica Kolosovas De Souza has modelled for SKIMS, walked at Miami Swim Week and turned up in a Drake video.
On 4 November, ICE agents took her into custody at a California airport.
The 25-year-old Venezuelan model and influencer had flown in from Miami, Florida, on a domestic work trip when agents allegedly detained her that morning, as reported by Creatorzine.
Her family call it the “most difficult moment of our lives”.
A decade waiting on asylum
According to her family, De Souza’s political asylum case has been pending for almost 10 years.
They say she holds a valid work permit and a driving licence.
They also say she has no criminal record and no outstanding legal issues.
From Swim Week to Spin Bout U
Her CV reads like a Miami influencer’s wish list.
She has modelled for SKIMS, Kim Kardashian’s shapewear label, and worked the runway at Miami Swim Week.
She also appeared in the video for Spin Bout U, the Drake and 21 Savage track filmed in Miami.
Family launch $40,000 GoFundMe
Her family have set up a GoFundMe to bring her “home”, with a target of $40,000 (£29,000).
The money would pay for immigration lawyers, court costs, other legal fees and a possible immigration bond, if she turns out to be eligible.
“What was supposed to be a routine work trip unexpectedly turned into a heartbreaking situation filled with fear, uncertainty, and distress for our entire family,” the fundraiser reads.
“Today, we are coming together to secure the legal representation she needs, protect her rights, and do everything in our power to help bring her back home.”
The family ask anyone who can’t donate to share the page instead.
“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your prayers, kindness, generosity, and support during this incredibly difficult time.”
Why It Matters
Creators build careers on movement.
Brand shoots in other cities, runway weeks and music video sets all mean travel, often at short notice.
For creators with immigration cases still unresolved, De Souza’s detention shows that a domestic flight booked for a job can carry risks the booking email never mentions.
The bigger picture
The case comes as ICE detentions under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown keep making headlines, including cases involving people with pending asylum claims or valid work authorisation.
What happens next
Whether she qualifies for bond will shape how long she stays in custody.
For now, her family are fundraising and waiting.
