"She is enjoying some of the home comforts that most of us take for granted," Mr Burke said.

"Relishing just sitting in the garden, having a comfy bed, pillow and warm clothes.

"For 19 days she was just wearing the same prison clothes."

"There are lot of things we need to address through political channels to make sure this doesn't happen to anyone else," Mr Burke said.

The Northwest ICE Processing Center said: "All aliens in violation of US immigration law may be subject to arrest, detention and, if found removable by final order, removal from the United States regardless of nationality."

Becky, an artist, wrote and drew while she was detained and her parents said she hopes to write a graphic novel about the experience.

During her trip she stayed with families helping with housework in return for a place to stay.