You have never paid a dime for Cuban immigrants.
I imagine the court costs for the criminals to be somewhat weighty.
Shall I dig up welfare stats and WIC and whatnot?
Likely a lot more where you are, and less here in Houston but still a considerable figure.
Honestly, you do not believe that anyone who manages to make it to the States from Cuba is a wonderfully nice fellow and respecting of our laws?
I'd suspect anyone who does not apply for citizenship before arriving.
It's like showing up at my door expecting to share my pizza.
Call first. Then we'll see.