Forough

[Forough @Forough1696]

@KavehMadani I have been waiting for my F1 NIV for about 20 months. The prolonged AP needs to be smoothed out.

[Kaveh Madani @KavehMadani]

For many Iranian students admitted to U.S. universities, the coming weeks are critical as they await visas to begin their studies this spring.

Over 1,000 Iranian students and researchers are facing prolonged U.S. visa processing times—many waiting more than six months. These delays have forced these students to defer their fully funded admissions multiple times, with many now at risk of losing their academic positions altogether.

These students only ask to be treated based on their individual merit, free from political circumstances tied to their nationality and birth places. Delays like these not only hinder their academic futures but also deny universities access to the incredible talent and contributions these scholars bring.

Let’s raise awareness and urge relevant authorities to expedite student visa processes so these talented individuals can continue their academic journeys. Academia thrives when it embraces diverse perspectives and provides equal opportunities to all, regardless of where they come from.

#EqualOpportunities #SupportIranianStudents #EducationForAll
#IranianStudents_USVisaDelays

[Forough @Forough1696]

@KavehMadani I have been waiting for my F1 NIV for about 20 months. The prolonged AP needs to be smoothed out.

[Kaveh Madani @KavehMadani]

Academia must be kept inclusive and protected from politics. The nationality of students must not be a barrier to their valuable contributions to research and education.

For months, more than 700 Iranian Students, admitted to US universities to pursue their graduate studies, have been waiting for their student visas.

This long administrative process for issuing student visas not only hurts the future of these talented students, but also creates uncertainty for their professors, universities, and research funding agencies.

Please join me in asking the relevant authorities to speed up visa processes. This will help academia provide equal opportunities to ALL well-deserving applicants, irrespective of their birth places, which were out of their control!

#IranianStudents_USVisaDelays

[Forough @Forough1696]

@kooshiar @elonmusk @farzyness I have been waiting for my F1 NIV for about 20 months. The prolonged AP needs to be smoothed out.

[kooshiar @kooshiar]

@elonmusk @farzyness Many talented researchers and engineers have already been waiting 1y+ for visa clearance.

[Forough @Forough1696]

@elonmusk @farzyness I have been waiting for my F1 NIV for about 20 months. The prolonged AP needs to be smoothed out.

[SHR @Sahar66664]

@elonmusk @farzyness Thank you for highlighting Iranian talent! 1,000+ of us accepted to top U.S. programs are stuck in visa admin processing for over 6 months. Many have just 1 month left to arrive for spring semester or lose admissions. Raising awareness could help us bring our skills to the U.S.

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

@farzyness America has benefited from an influx of very talented Iranians

[Andrew Kreighbaum @kreighbaum]

Iranian scientists suing the State Department say that added vetting on immigrant hopefuls from the country is arbitrary and undermines the talent goals of the White House's executive order on artificial intelligence https://t.co/UDwlofF2Rb

[Forough @Forough1696]

@kreighbaum It has been exactly 17 months since my interview at
@usembarmeni and I am deeply concerned about the progress of my application. Also, I lost my full fund PhD possition.

[dmvIran @DmvIran]

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[dmvIran @DmvIran]

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[Forough @Forough1696]

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#IranianStudents_USVisaDelays
#LongAPIranian

[Forough @Forough1696]

@DmvIran @CNN @BBC @guardian @NBCNews @independent @chronicle
@TylerMaddenTV @Local12 @EasternCTStateU @nytimes @washingtonpost @USATODAY @cnni @CB_News @OANN @ReutersIran @AP @YahooNews @NPR @HuffPost @_topdailynews @newyorkpost @propublica@ACLU

#IranianStudents_USVisaDelays
#LongAP

[Samira93S @Samira93S]

@amirm_farid @StateDept @DHSgov @SecBlinken @USABehFarsi @USAmbItaly @usembarmenia @USAmbYerevan @USAinUAE @USEmbassyTurkey @USEmbassyDoha @usconsvancouver @USEmbassyFrance @USEmbMuscat @TravelGov hundreds of talented Iranian students and researchers are missing valuable days because of the prolonged AP process. let us continue our research.

#IranianStudents_USVisaDelays
#LongAPIranian

[farshid rahimi @_FarshidRahimi]

@amirm_farid @StateDept @DHSgov @SecBlinken @USABehFarsi @USAmbItaly @usembarmenia @USAmbYerevan @USAinUAE @USEmbassyTurkey @USEmbassyDoha @usconsvancouver @USEmbassyFrance @USEmbMuscat @TravelGov The current visa system perpetuates stereotypes and prejudices against Iranian students, reinforcing harmful narratives. It's crucial to challenge these biases and foster an environment of understanding and acceptance.
#IranianStudents_USVisaDelays
#LongAPIranian

[Samira93S @Samira93S]

@amirm_farid @StateDept @DHSgov @SecBlinken @USABehFarsi @USAmbItaly @usembarmenia @USAmbYerevan @USAinUAE @USEmbassyTurkey @USEmbassyDoha @usconsvancouver @USEmbassyFrance @USEmbMuscat @TravelGov I cannot believe being 10 months on AP.😭
PLEASE hear Iranian students.
#IranianStudents_USVisaDelays
#LongAPIranian

[Samira93S @Samira93S]

@amirm_farid @StateDept @DHSgov @SecBlinken @USABehFarsi @USAmbItaly @usembarmenia @USAmbYerevan @USAinUAE @USEmbassyTurkey @USEmbassyDoha @usconsvancouver @USEmbassyFrance @USEmbMuscat @TravelGov The prolonged administrative processing delays and visa rejections for Iranian student visa applicants are unfair and discriminatory. It's time for transparency and clarity in the visa approval process.
#IranianStudents_USVisaDelays
#LongAPIranian
@SecBlinken

@statedep

[Samira93S @Samira93S]

@amirm_farid @StateDept @DHSgov @SecBlinken @USABehFarsi @USAmbItaly @usembarmenia @USAmbYerevan @USAinUAE @USEmbassyTurkey @USEmbassyDoha @usconsvancouver @USEmbassyFrance @USEmbMuscat @TravelGov It's disheartening to witness talented Iranian students lose faith in their dreams and potential due to prolonged visa delays. We need a system that nurtures their aspirations and provides them with the opportunities they deserve.
#IranianStudents_USVisaDelays
#LongAPIranian