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Kashmiri Filmmaker Detained by US
Award-winning Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh detained by US immigration officials after overstaying student visa.
In brief
Award-winning Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh detained by US immigration officials after overstaying student visa. US immigration officials detained Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh for overstaying his student visa, despite his pending asylum application and work authorization. Originally reported by Dw.
Arfat Sheikh detained
Award-winning Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh detained by US immigration officials on suspicion of illegal residence.
“unlawful”
Overstayed student visa
Sheikh entered US in 2019 on student visa for film studies at Georgia State University and overstayed his lawful admittance.
“legally entered the US on a temporary basis and illegally overstayed his lawful admittance”
Pending asylum application
Sheikh applied for asylum in 2020 and had a pending immigration application authorizing work and residence in US.
“pending immigration application and authorized to work and live in US”
DHS says no legal residency
DHS states pending application does not confer legal residency status but Sheikh will receive due process.
“pending application does not confer legal residency status”
The big picture
US immigration officials detained Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh for overstaying his student visa, despite his pending asylum application and work authorization.
