Three times I had applied for a visa, and three times my application was rejected. Each denial came as a crushing blow. I spent hours filling out forms, gathering documents, and following every guideline to the letter, yet the result was always the same: disappointment, frustration, and an overwhelming sense of helplessness.
Friends and colleagues tried to encourage me, saying it was just bad luck or minor mistakes. But I knew something deeper was wrong. I began to wonder if I would ever get the chance to travel, to study, or to pursue the opportunities I had worked so hard for.…CONTINUE READING
