Renowned Cuban activist Ramon Saul Sanchez received another blow Friday to his attempt at becoming a U.S. resident, as U.S. immigration officials once again denied his request. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

MIAMI - Renowned Cuban activist Ramon Saul Sanchez received another blow Friday to his attempt at becoming a U.S. resident, as U.S. immigration officials once again denied his request. But Sanchez remains hopeful, despite this being the last recourse before having to go before a judge. Part of the reason, it seems, is his political involvement in the community when it comes to Cuba. "They name the hunger strikes, they name the demonstrations, they name the flotillas as confrontations with the United States," Sanchez said. "What we're seeking now is to go before an immigration judge and be able to have live evidence from community leaders, religious leaders," immigration attorney Willy Allen said.