What is the outcome of Amir’s request to Raymond Andrews about Sohrab's visa?

• A. Visa approved immediately with no conditions
• B. The embassy offers a visa on humanitarian grounds
• C. Visa chances are slim; death certificates are required; Sohrab may have to wait in an orphanage
• D. Sohrab is granted dual citizenship

Answer: (C)

Understanding how bureaucratic hurdles affect a rescue visa for a child from Afghanistan.

When Amir asks Raymond Andrews about Sohrab’s visa, the conversation makes clear that the path is not simple or guaranteed. Andrews is straightforward: the chances of getting a visa are slim, and he outlines concrete obstacles, such as the need for death certificates to prove the parents’ status and guardianship. This moment shows the gap between a hopeful plan and the reality of international visas and adoptions in that context. Even if Amir pursued it, Sohrab could end up waiting in an orphanage as the process drags on, reflecting how difficult and uncertain such relief can be. The other options don’t fit because they imply an easy or unconditional approval or a status (like dual citizenship) that isn’t plausible in this scenario.