# Kashmiri Filmmaker Detained by US

> Award-winning Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh detained by US immigration officials after overstaying student visa.
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- Summary: Award-winning Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh detained by US immigration officials after overstaying student visa. US immigration officials detained Kashmiri…
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## 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
## Key takeaway

US immigration officials detained Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh for overstaying his student visa, despite his pending asylum application and work authorization.