Anna Delvey Had to 'Request ICE for Permission' to Compete on Dancing with the Stars (Exclusive)

in a dramatic twist Anna delvie the infamous socialite and convicted scammer whose life story inspired Netflix's inventing Anna faced an unexpected hurdle in her bid to join the cast of Dancing With the Stars DWTS according to exclusive sources delie whose real name is Anna sokin had to formally request permission from us Immigration and Customs Enforcement I to participate in the popular competition show due to her ongoing legal and immigration status the backstory delvie who gained notoriety for defrauding New York's Elite and high-end institutions by posing as a wealthy German arys was convicted in 2019 for multiple counts of grand Larsen and theft of services after serving a portion of her sentence she was detained by IC for overstaying her visa despite being released on house arrest in 2022 her legal status in the US remains in limbo as she fights deportation to Germany while confined to her New York apartment under strict supervision delvia sought to rehabilitate Her Image diving into social media and Entrepreneurship yet her most ambitious public move came with an offer to join the cast of Dancing With the Stars according to insiders close to the show delie had been in discussions with producers about competing in the upcoming season but her legal situation complicated the process the IC dilemma under her current conditions delie is not permitted to leave her residence without permission from IC making her participation in a televised dancing competition legally challenging she had to go through several bureaucratic layers just to be considered for the show One Source revealed her team had to file a formal request with IC to Grant her permission to attend rehearsals and live tapings all while remaining within the bounds of her house arrest is's involvement in approving Del's appearance on DWTS highlights the rare situation where a deportation case intersects with the world of reality television experts suggest this could set a precedent for public figures and similar legal predicaments immigration attorney Maria vquez weighed in on the matter it's unusual but not impossible ice can make exceptions but there's a lot of scrutiny involved in cases like this especially when it concerns high-profile individuals a surprising partnership sources also hinted that the DWTS producers saw delv inclusion as a way to bring a new level of intrigue to the show Anna's story is well-known and controversial one Insider explained her addition could really shake up the competition people would tune in just to see how she handles the pressure of the ballroom delvie who has maintained a relatively low profile since her release seemed to hint at the opportunity on social media in a cryptic post last month she wrote time to show the world a different kind of hustle leaving fans speculating about her next big move while she is not directly addressed her potential DWTS appearance insiders say she is ready and excited to compete pending isis's final decision what happens next as of now isce is yet to make an official statement on Del's request however sources close to the situation say a decision is expected within the next few weeks if approved delie would join a star studded lineup That promises to bring drama and excitement to the dance floor the bigger question remains will America roote for the convicted scammer turned reality star fans and critics alike are divided some see her as a symbol of redemption While others argue that her participation glamorizes her criminal past for now all eyes are on I and it's impending decision whether or not Anna delvie will Waltz her way into America's living rooms is still up in the air but one thing's for sure she knows how to keep the world watching