🚨 The Department of Homeland Security just released the entire timeline of former Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts immigration and criminal history.

1990s

June 1, 1994: Entered U.S. at JFK Airport on B-2 visitor visa. Departed on unknown date but returned before his 1996 narcotics arrest.

July 3, 1996: Charged in New York for possession of narcotics with intent to sell, forgery instrument possession, and possession of a forged instrument.

March 8, 1999: Entered U.S. at San Francisco International on an F-1 student visa (exp. March 7, 2004).

June 28, 1999: Reentered U.S. through San Francisco on same visa.

Aug. 30, 1999: Reentered U.S. at JFK on same F-1 visa.

Nov. 13, 1998 (out of order): Charged in Queens, NY for unauthorized use of a vehicle (dismissed July 6, 1999).

2000s

Feb. 9, 2000: Filed employment authorization application. USCIS approved April 5, 2000 (exp. April 1, 2001).

Sept. 4, 2000: Departed U.S. from JFK.

Sept. 30, 2000: Reentered U.S. at JFK on F-1 student visa.

May 21, 2001: Filed green card application, denied Jan. 3, 2003.

2010s

Nov. 1, 2012: Convicted in Maryland of reckless driving, unsafe operation, and speeding.

May 15, 2018: Filed green card application, denied May 30, 2018.

June 4, 2018: Filed green card application, denied June 20, 2018.

July 15, 2018: Filed for employment authorization, granted Dec. 18, 2018 (exp. Dec. 18, 2019).

July 16, 2018: Filed fourth green card application, denied Jan. 24, 2020.

Nov. 18, 2019: Filed for employment authorization, approved Dec. 3, 2019 (exp. Dec. 18, 2020).

2020s

Feb. 3, 2020: Charged in NY for weapon possession (2nd, 3rd, and 4th degree).

Feb. 11, 2020: Updated address with USCIS.

Oct. 2, 2020: USCIS issued notice to appear before an immigration judge.

Jan. 20, 2022: Convicted in Pennsylvania for unlawful possession of a loaded firearm.

May 22, 2024: Immigration judge in Dallas ordered him removed in absentia.

April 24, 2025: Judge in Dallas denied motion to reopen case.

Sept. 26, 2025: Arrested in Des Moines with Glock 9mm, hunting knife, $3,000 cash.

Oct. 2, 2025: Criminally charged with being an illegal alien in possession of firearms.

The entire Des Moines School Board needs to resign immediately for allowing this man to lead the school district.

This is absolutely unacceptable.