A Lien

A young couple steps into the sterile office for their long-awaited green card interview, dressed in their best clothes and rehearsed answers. What begins as a formal procedure quickly spirals into a high-stakes psychological examination. Every word, every glance, every shared memory is dissected under the cold light of bureaucratic scrutiny. The dream of a stable future hinges on navigating a maze of hidden traps and unspoken rules, where a single misstep could unravel years of struggle. The air grows thick with unspoken fears as the process transforms from an interview into an inquisition.