Fatemeh Ajallooeian received a Swiss National Science Foundation mobility fellowship to further her palaeoclimate research. She applied for a category J visa to work at Harvard University, which has essential mass spectrometry equipment. However, following the Donald Trump administration's updated travel ban that included Iran, her visa application was terminated by Harvard. This situation represents the broader challenges faced by international scholars amid anti-immigration sentiment, causing emotional turmoil and career disruptions, while also impacting the economy of the United States.
Ajallooeian applied to the US State Department for a category J visa, meant for exchange scholars with funds to cover their research and salary.
Her visa application was terminated on 28 July, with Harvard citing the new travel ban as the reason.
The visa bans and delays threaten to upend the careers of international students and cause drastic economic impacts to the United States.
Ajallooeian expressed feelings of panic and uncertainty, reflecting broader challenges faced by international scholars under current immigration policies.
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