It's truly disheartening that our voices are not being heard. The difficult circumstances we, a group of Iranian students, are facing, each of us stuck behind the AP wall for between 6 to 18 months, sometimes even more, witnessing our dreams being filled and academic positions slipping away, obtained with great cost of our time, energy, and youth, are not being acknowledged. Since the beginning of 2024, we have made every effort to make our voices heard in any way possible so that maybe a path could open for us. Maybe we could make some, even small, impact and make this process more efficient and optimized. So that we, as students, don't suffer from this dilemma and the security of America is not compromised.
Recently, there have been numerous reports indicating that the U.S. embassy is increasingly refusing student visas for Iranian students, sometimes immediately during appointments erasing the principal problem. Most of us only have two months left to start our positions after this long period of patience and uncertainty regarding visa status. It seems like we should just wait for a miracle, not for help and empathy from an institution.
#IranianStudents_USVisaDelays
#LongAPIranian
#k1visa
#F1visa #F2visa #J1visa #J2visa
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@amirm_farid Iranian students face obstacles in pursuing education abroad. Visa delays, financial burdens, and geopolitical tensions hinder their dreams. Let's stand together for fair and efficient visa processes. #IranianStudents_USVisaDelays#LongAPIranian
Feeling naively optimistic about the outcome of visa interview in Apr. 23, I bought a huge suitcase to pack my things to be ready for an imminent departure.
Looking back, it seems funny now. I even have no clue whether I will ever be able to set foot on my university’s grounds?
✊ Protesters: Iranian Gathering
🗓 Date: Monday, July 15th, 2024
🕢 Time: 7:30 AM
📍 Location: U.S. Department of State Building in Washington DC
🗺 Address: 2201 C St NW, Washington, DC 20451