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Two days under the shadow of possible executive order regarding immigrants and refugees from 7 muslim countries:
Yesterday I was writing back and forth with my lawyer, friends in similar situation and refreshing the news page as soon as I could take time off of work. Yesterday morning I figured that Bank of America has applied "soft restriction" on my bank account as my current visa status which is stated on my current documents will be expired in 30 days and as a citizen of a sanctioned country the bank can and did cancel all of my cards. I withdraw the money and closed the account as I was advised to, before I face a complete blockage on my accounts. With fear, confusion and frustration I left the bank and headed to Washington Square to see and show solidarity and participate in the rally. I heard so many worried voices and the order fell as a big shock on everything those people had planned for their life. Every face looked confused and shocked. At night I got all the kind messages and offers of help and support, each of which made me conscious of how many great friends I am forced to miss. We fantasised about my long time dream of road trip with an RV. I woke up with headache and stuffy nose and sore throat thinking I should make it to my doctor appointment 'cause who knows when I am going to lose my job and so my insurance! From the doctor's office in the morning till few hours ago I was running around and talking on phone to get some documents to my lawyer who doesn't know whether or not I should apply for a visa renewal in this situation! In my head I am going from plan A to plan B to an alternative plan C to how much saving I have in case I need to go for plan D and what/who do I have to leave under each possible option. Every single option take so much from me. This order is essentially another wall. I have no time to choose which side of it I can/want to be. -Setare Arashloo |
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