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Navigating Visa Fright

This chapter follows Ranjini, a PhD student at Columbia University, as she grapples with alarming news regarding her visa status, triggering a wave of panic and uncertainty. Amidst chaotic communications with the university and fear of immigration enforcement, she seeks clarity while trying to maintain her academic responsibilities. The narrative captures the emotional upheaval faced by international students and the precariousness of their situation in the U.S.

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