Film poster for 'Alien: American Dream Denied' with a stylized face and immigration-themed design.

Alien: American Dream Denied spotlights the emotional journey of high-skilled, documented immigrants as they seek permanence in a country that benefits from their talent, but denies them a home

ALIEN: AMERICAN DREAM DENIED

Name: ALIEN: AMERICAN DREAM DENIED
Brand: Alien: American Dream Denied spotlights the emotional journey of high-skilled, documented immigrants as they seek permanence in a country that benefits from their talent, but denies them a home
SKU: Alien - American Dream Denied
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"Vidyut Latay’s emotionally powerful film is not only a must-watch for anyone who has friends or family members with an immigration history, but it is a must-watch for the entire American voting public." - Greg Finton, Documentary Filmmaker | Special Mention - Certificate of Achievement, Madras Independent Film Festival

Global Talent Struggle • Human Stories Behind Policy • Identity, Belonging & the American Dream • Family Separation & Intergenerational Uncertainty • Silenced Immigrant Voices • Systemic Inequities in U.S. Immigration Policy • Mental Health & Emotional Resilience • Advocacy • Community Action & Grassroots Organizing

America's competitive edge in science and technology depends heavily on high-skilled, documented immigrants from around the world. Yet, while headlines inundate us with the challenges at America's borders, a different immigration issue has been unfolding within the country. The same talent that America depends on for continued success faces an uphill battle to remain as contributing residents.

The employment-based green card backlog has grown to 1.8 million people, and applicants from countries such as India face up to 195 years of waiting for green cards. Nearly 200,000 will likely die before they could even reach the front of the line. Over 250,000 minors risk deportation from the country they call home if they reach the age of 21 before their parents gain permanent residence.

ALIEN exposes the human toll of America’s dependence on high-skilled, legal immigrants and how the Indian immigrant community bears the heaviest burden. The film intimately follows five Indian high-skilled immigrants and their families as they build lives and families in the U.S. in an uphill battle toward their American Dream.

Watson Immigration Law | Tahmina Watson, Founder, Author, Best-Selling Book Series, "The Startup Visa"
"In her documentary, ‘Alien’, a feature documentary made on the issue of high-skilled immigration in the US, Ms. Vidyut Latay delivers a powerful exploration of the emotional and social toll of the green card backlog in the United States. Through masterful storytelling and a keen eye for detail, she brings to life the true hardships faced by countless individuals caught in the complexities of the immigration system. The film not only educates and informs but also resonates deeply, offering a poignant reminder of the human stories behind the headlines. For anyone seeking to understand the urgent need for immigration reform, Ms. Latay’s work is both an essential and profoundly moving experience."

Greg Finton, Documentary Filmmaker
"Vidyut Latay’s emotionally powerful film is not only a must-watch for anyone who has friends or family members with an immigration history, but it is a must-watch for the entire American voting public."

AWARDS
Special Mention - Certificate of Achievement | Madras Independent Film Festival

SCREENINGS
Berlin Dynamic Film Festival
Madras Independent Film Festival
Mumbai International Film Festival
New Jersey Indian & International Film Festival
Social Justice Film Festival
Tasveer Film Festival

The film has screened at community venues, universities, and immigration-focused events nationwide, sparking conversations around one of America’s most urgent yet overlooked immigration issues.