Samuel Kangethe, an accountant in Lansing, Michigan, is packing to leave the U.S. after 16 years due to fears of deportation linked to previous immigration issues. Despite having no criminal record and being granted privilege during his time in the country, a past marriage was deemed fraudulent by immigration authorities. His court case remained unresolved due to pandemic delays, leading to his decision to return to Kenya to avoid legal limbo. Kangethe reflects on the emotional weight of leaving behind his family and experiences in the U.S.
"I just want to take the clothes that I need. I don't know, it's just too much." Kangethe faces the challenge of packing 16 years of his life into suitcases, reflecting on the emotional burden of leaving everything behind.
"For me it has been an absolute privilege to be in this country, like (an) absolute privilege." Kangethe's gratitude for his time in the U.S. contrasts sharply with his current predicament, highlighting the bittersweet nature of his departure.
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