Karami, Ava2022-05-022022-05-022021http://hdl.handle.net/1773/48577This study seeks to examine the experiences of twelve Iranians immigrating to the United States and the discriminatory governmental initiatives and policies instituted on Middle Easterns, more specifically Iranian-Americans, after the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 in the United States. Additionally, this study will provide a comprehensive policy history through Presidential Administrations beginning from the George W. Bush Administration to the Donald J. Trump Administration to provide background to Iranian immigration experiences. Utilizing a qualitative research design, data is gathered from twelve one-on-one interviews conducted over the online video platform Zoom, which culminated in the answer to the research question tested, “How have Iranian immigrants experienced U.S. immigration policies since 9/11?” Qualitative thematic analysis results indicate Iranians face a multitude of barriers in their visa application process to the United States due to the volatile relationship between Iran and the United States, including a lengthy citizenship process, difficulties travelling within and outside the country, and discrimination within the United States.en