A Czech woman is held at U.S. Immigration, the day her boyfriend plans to propose to her. | Welcome

» Subscribe for the world’s best short films: » Get some merch: Welcome is used with permission from Serena Dykman. Learn more at OMELETO ON SOCIAL Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Filmmaker Serena Dykman tells the story of Anna Beijer, a young Czech doctor returning to New York after a humanitarian trip to Uganda. As she passes through U.S. Immigration, a customs officer pulls her into a room for questioning. She says she’s back to start a new job at the children’s hospital after working with children at a refugee camp. The officers are suspicious. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Aaron waits for her arrival outside. Anna sits patiently, watching as the officers handle each immigrant in a condescending tone. When her name is called, they grill her in the same manner. She calmly answers each qu