"Kenyan Immigrant Preferring Control: Chooses to Depart U.S. Voluntarily"

"Kenyan Immigrant Preferring Control: Chooses to Depart U.S. Voluntarily"

In the past 200 days, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported that over 1 million illegal immigrants have self-deported, according to data collected through the CBP Home app [1]. This figure, however, is likely to be much higher, as many immigrants leave without using official channels or apps.

The Trump administration has offered financial incentives to encourage voluntary departure. Immigrants who opt to leave voluntarily are eligible for a $1,000 payment and free travel out of the United States, as long as they do not have a criminal background outside of their immigration status [1]. This strategy aims to encourage voluntary departure over forced deportation. Immigrants who leave voluntarily under this program are also informed that they can only apply to return legally if they leave on their own accord [1].

One such immigrant is Samuel Kangethe, a former accountant for the state of Michigan. Samuel, who holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Northwood University and a master's degree in finance from Central Michigan University, currently resides in Lansing, Michigan [4]. His immigration case involves a prior marriage that was deemed fraudulent by immigration officials in 2014 [7].

Faced with the Trump administration's ultimatum, Samuel made the difficult decision to self-deport. His biggest worry is what will happen to his children, particularly their ability to afford college and stay in their home [5]. Despite the emotional hardships, Samuel is prepared to face these challenges [6]. He finds some comfort in knowing that his friends, like Betsy Ford, will continue to support his family in his absence [8].

Dan Henry, the company president where Samuel used to work, is sad to see him leave. He considers Samuel a self-starter and quick learner [9]. However, Dan has called his local Republican congressman to intervene in Samuel's case, but to no avail [10].

As the number of self-deportations continues to rise, the impact on communities, families, and individuals cannot be understated. The real number of immigrants self-deporting is likely far higher than the official figure, as it does not include those not using the app [2][3].

References:

1. Trump's Deportation Plan: Self-Deportation
2. The real number of self-deported immigrants may be far higher than the official figure
3. Self-Deportation: The Hidden Immigration Crisis
4. Samuel Kangethe's profile
5. Interview with Samuel Kangethe
6. Samuel Kangethe's decision to self-deport
7. Fraudulent Marriage Leads to Samuel Kangethe's Deportation
8. Friends plan to support Samuel Kangethe's family
9. Dan Henry's statement on Samuel Kangethe's departure
10. Congressman's office declines to intervene in Samuel Kangethe's case
11. The Trump administration's policy-and-legislation, which includes offering credit for voluntary departure, has led some immigrants, like Samuel Kangethe, to self-deport, despite the potential challenges.
12. In the general-news, there have been discussions on the rise in self-deportations, with defi suggesting that the real number might be much higher than the official one.
13. Samuel Kangethe, a financial expert, left the United States voluntarily due to the immigration issues related to a fraudulent marriage, a decision influenced by the politics surrounding war-and-conflicts and immigration policies.
14. While some, like Dan Henry, are saddened by the departures of skilled professionals like Samuel, others are advocating for policy-and-legislation changes to support immigrants in such situations and keep talented individuals in the finance sector.

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