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| Wednesday, March 25, 2009 1:30PM | | | | Freedom to Share: Ramadan's Hearing | Tags: Tariq Ramadan, Pen America, Freedom to Write, fictionthatmatters.org, immigration, 2d circuit, human rights, muslim
| | | Freedom to Share: The Tariq Ramadan Hearing
Anyone who has ever invited a friend to come to the U.S. has bumped into the ruthless bureaucracy of the immigration system. The process often works something like this:
Consular officer: I regret that your visa application was denied, Mr. Jonathan.
Jonathan: Why?
Consular officer: Because I think you plan to stay in the U.S.
Jonathan But I have a wife and two kids here in Djibouti, and plenty of money.
Consular officer: The decision has been made. Next in line, please.
Jonathan: Can't I appeal?
Consular officer: You can submit another visa application. Next, please.... | | | | | |
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