A Columbia man detained by immigration officials has been ordered deported and banned from the U.S. for life.

A New Mexico judge issued the ruling for Owen Ramsingh.

According to a post in the Facebook group “Bring Owen Home.” His wife says he can apply for a waiver in eight to ten years.

Ramsingh is being sent to the Netherlands and is expected to arrive before the holidays.

He was detained in September at a Chicago airport while returning from a family trip, even though his green card was reportedly valid.

In Columbia, Ramsingh worked in property management and security at The Blue Note and Rose Music Hall.