Storyline: An Iranian student's dream of pursuing higher education in the United States was shattered by the country's travel ban, which has been in effect since early June, plunging many like him into uncertain future that threatens their academic growth. An extensive travel ban issued by U.S. President Donald Trump took effect on June 9, amid mounting chaos surrounding his administration’s immigration enforcement. The proclamation, signed by Trump, bars entry to nationals from 12 countries, including Iran, Afghanistan, Libya, and Yemen, citing national security concerns. Among those affected by the travel bans are students hoping to pursue their studies in the U.S., including Pouya Karami, a student from the historic Iranian city of Shiraz. Holding two inventions currently pending patent, Karami said he wanted to be enrolled into a world-class university. The preparation took a year and a half of relentless work and immense personal sacrifice, but the young man's dream was shattered into pieces by the U.S. travel ban. "Then, in early June, I woke up on a Friday morning, checked the news, and saw that a new travel ban had been announced, specifically targeting Iranian citizens, including students. This is devastating for any student. It means more than a year of hard work, saving money in our currency, but having to spend it all in dollars on applications and exams," he said. Karami said the travel ban robbed many brilliant students' right to further pursue their academic dream, which would eventually lead to hindrance to global scientific development. "Students are never a threat to any country. We just want opportunities to learn and to give back. If a brilliant mind like Maryam Mirzakhani (a Fields Medal winner) was applying for a visa today, this ban would have stopped her. The world would have missed out on her enormous contributions to science," he said. Halimeh, Pouya's mother, said the travel ban is so extensive that many students around the world like his son are waiting anxiously for a possible change in border entry policies. "This isn't just about my son. He is one of thousands of students who have given their all and are still clinging to hope," she said. Shotlist: Shiraz, Iran - Recent: 1. Various of historic sites 2. Various of Pouya Karami, Iranian student, visiting historic site 3. Various of Karami reading academic paper on computer 4. Various of Karami reading, showing documents to reporter 5. SOUNDBITE (Farsi) Pouya Karami, Iranian student (starting with shot 4): "Then, in early June, I woke up on a Friday morning, checked the news, and saw that a new travel ban had been announced, specifically targeting Iranian citizens, including students. This is devastating for any student. It means more than a year of hard work, saving money in our currency, but having to spend it all in dollars on applications and exams." 6. Various of family members of Karami talking with reporter 7. SOUNDBITE (Farsi) Pouya Karami, Iranian student (partially overlaid with shot 8): "Students are never a threat to any country. We just want opportunities to learn and to give back. If a brilliant mind like Maryam Mirzakhani (a Fields Medal winner) was applying for a visa today, this ban would have stopped her. The world would have missed out on her enormous contributions to science." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 8. Karami in interview [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 9. Various of Karami, his mother talking with reporter 10. SOUNDBITE (Farsi) Halimeh, Pouya's mother (full name not given): "This isn't just about my son. He is one of thousands of students who have given their all and are still clinging to hope." 11. Various of Karami visiting historic site with reporter, other tourists. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV]