US Immigration from Kenya

Hello VJ,

My deceased brother, F2B had been DQ'd on Aug 2021 before his demise. He died Jan 2022 so the petitioner (my mother) had to inform NVC (through The Public Inquiry form) so they can close the case. He had 2 daughters as derivatives. They asked for the death cert which was sent.

Just yesterday the petitioner received an email that my brothers case has been Documentarily Qualified (Again), 3rd July 2023. We were expecting maybe an acknowledgement of receipt of the Death Certificate and a notification that the case has been closed...

What was that all about? Its confusing as this now has my mother believe that maybe there is some sort of path for her grand daughters to immigrate. Could it be just an erroneous communication from NVC and that the case is closed or could this mean the case is still active. When exactly is a case closed, at NVC, at The Embassy?? Thank you all for your inputs.

I have a pending 751 for almost two years, I applied for citizenship and got interview schedule but the 751 has not moved from biometric taken. Is there anything I can do to ensure that it gets to the field office before my N-400 interview?

Any insight on this bill? Not sure if this topic has been raised here already

A 30+ years old friend of a friend is currently claiming asylum based on FGM. First of all FGM is nearly non-existent in Kenya. I've not heard about it in a long time. Secondly, it used to be done to young girls/ pre-teens.

That being said, I wonder how a 30+ years old is gonna convince a judge that her life is in danger because of FGM. She just got here on B-2 last year. She's been safe all this while in Kenya up until she set foot on American soil. SMH.

Sometimes I wish I was a judge or USCIS officer. Such cases would be getting denied as soon as proceedings opened. I'll wait for you to introduce yourself and tell me the story. As soon as you're done, I close the case. 10 mins tops.

What frivolous asylum cases have you heard? Or any case in general

I've read most of the notices on US government website. I don't need a license per OFAC as I'll be under the 12 "no need license category."

I also have to be careful and make sure accommodation doesn't fall under Cuba Prohibited Accommodation list.

1. That being said, any VJer here who's non-cuban and has successfully visited Cuba? I need some tips or real life experiences.

2. Any Cuban here who has good advise?