Iranian students being rejected by U.S. Customs

With tensions rising with Iran, U.S. Customs and Border control have begun targeting, and rejecting in some cases, Iranian students from entering for study. Reflecting the sentiment of the National Iranian American Council, a member commented, "I certainly think the U.S. is doing long-term damage to our ability to recruit really bright people, bring them here and have them excel in institutions of higher learning across the country."

U.S. Customs and Border control deemed a Michigan State doctoral student from Iran inadmissible and pressured him to sign a statement withdrawing his application for a visa before putting him on a plane to return to Iran.