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Five months ago, I got my acceptance letter as a CSI researcher in Ireland this fall. I forego a Network administrator offer in Korea as well as a sales position in Hawaii because I know that Ireland is the best possible option for me. Also I left all other possible opportunities in Japan in order to start preparing for my upcoming stint in Ireland.

CSI is the most enticing academic position I can ever dream of as an amateur mathematician specializing in cryptography. The allowance, priced around 20,000 euros annually plus other benefits like travel and conference money, insurance, etc. For someone who is just looking for temporary place to settle in, then it seems like a wonderful scenario.

I felt like my future is already secured and not only I can save some money, I would also be able to travel to different places in the world as part of the package deal. I thought that everything will proceed accordingly until I went back to my country and apply for my visa.

The signs were foreboding. Unaccommodating staff members in the Irish consulate, unhelpful to the point of rudeness, but at first I remained positive. Two months after my application and still no sign of an approved visa caused me to just panicked.

Why should this happen to me? I have a 10-yr Multiply entry visa to the US of A, and has entered the states four times, I have been staying in Japan for almost 3 years, I have Canadian visa, a long-term Korean visa, a Chinese visa, and I have travelled to Thailand, Vietnam, etc.

Now, I don't even have a job nor a prayer! I am running out of money and I have paid more than 500 euros in advance for my housing bill. And still, no one is considering my case!

I need that visa, and I need that NOW! I am supposed to fly tomorrow because I have to attend a tutorial in 5 days. Still NO VISA!!

Too much red taping! Too much!! I hate my country!

If nothing works out then I will be forced to just go back to Japan. look for a part-time job and prostitute myself until I can find a visa sponsor for me. I don't know what to do anymore.

Currently reading: Modern Japanese Readings for Foreign Students
Currently watching: OC Season 3 marathon
Currently feeling: distressed