CITY COLLEGE— When he originally applied for an international visa to study in the United States several years ago, A.H. imagined himself conducting groundbreaking medical research. He envisioned one day opening his own lab and contributing to research and innovations that will shape healthcare for generations to come.
“Before coming here, the American Dream meant my life would change drastically,” said A.H., now a researcher pursuing a career in medicine and science in the United States.
Now, as his days as a student dwindle, A.H. says strict visa regulations, growing uncertainty around employing international workers and an increasingly difficult job market have made it harder to build the future he once imagined for himself. Watching his peers, including a roommate who was recently let-go because of his visiting worker status, A.H. sees the education and job prospects he counted on to open the door to long-term success shrinking.
