Turkish media reports that an Iranian researcher named "Dr. Shiva Kavyani" has been stranded at Istanbul Airport for the past two months after her Canadian visa expired. According to these reports, Shiva Kavyani, who had lived in Toronto, Canada, returned to Iran after her visa expired and applied for an extension to return to Canada, but her request was denied. In January, she entered Turkey through the Gurbulak border to apply for her visa extension in Ankara, but the Canadian government rejected her request again. Turkish media reports that Shiva Kavyani currently has no way to return to Canada nor does she wish to return to Iran, and despite her poor physical health, she relies on airport staff for food and other necessities. It is reported that the Turkish airport police, after learning about the situation of this Iranian citizen, transferred her to a temporary detention center with the help of the Istanbul Foreigners' Directorate to clarify her status and resolve her issues. Previously, another Iranian named Mehran Karimi Nasseri lived for about two decades in Terminal 1 of Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris and ultimately died there in 2022.
Canada's Opposition to the Visa Extension of an Iranian Researcher; Two-Month Ordeal of a University Professor at Istanbul Airport
Dr. Shiva Kavyani, an Iranian researcher, has been stranded at Istanbul Airport for two months after her Canadian visa was denied for extension. She is unable to return to Canada or Iran and is relying on airport staff for assistance. This situation highlights ongoing challenges faced by Iranian citizens in obtaining visas and the complexities of international migration.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Dr. Shiva Kavyani has been stranded at Istanbul Airport for two months after her Canadian visa extension was denied. She is unable to return to Canada or Iran and relies on airport staff for basic needs.
- Kavyani's visa expired while she was in Canada, leading her to seek an extension.
- Her situation has drawn attention to the difficulties faced by Iranian citizens in obtaining visas.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iranian citizens often face significant hurdles in obtaining visas due to strained international relations and domestic policies. This situation is exacerbated by the complexities of international migration.
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