An advocate for women's rights and a strong opposer of the Taliban faces being sent back to Afghanistan after the Home Office refused to renew her visa.
Maryam Amiri, who lives in Glasgow, feels her life would be put at risk if she was to return to her home country, seven years after arriving to the UK on a spousal visa.
She is married to a man who worked for the British forces and is due to start a university course in September - but fears she will miss out on the opportunity which she has dreamed about for years.
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The PA news agency reported that Maryam does not qualify for leave to remain under the five-year or 10-year partner route, despite having qualified for two shorter visa periods since 2016.
A Home Office decision notice reportedly said she does not meet the minimum income requirement and that the Home Secretary has not seen any evidence that there are "insurmountable obstacles" to Mrs Amiri and her husband continuing family life together in Afghanistan.
The Taliban took back power in Afghanistan in 2021 with the withdrawal of Western forces.
Human rights groups and international observers have since raised concerns about access to education and work for women and girls under the regime, and there have been concerns for the safety of those who supported western forces.
Maryam said: "I have always been vocal against the Taliban and their brutal regime.
"I disagree with the decision of the Home Office to send me back to Afghanistan where the women are not secure - especially for a woman activist who has always been vocal against the Taliban.
"I feel threatened and am scared of losing my life if I go back. I have put my life in trouble by opposing the Taliban and their activities.
"My family has already been threatened with persecution because I oppose the Taliban's decisions on women's rights. So, it's really risky for me to go back."
Maryam's MP, Alison Thewliss, for Glasgow Central, last week spoke about Maryam's case in the Commons.
Speaking directly to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, she said: "My constituent, Maryam Amiri, came to the UK from Afghanistan on a spousal visa back in 2016. The Home Office has just refused her renewal and advised she returned to Afghanistan.
"Maryam is an educator, due to start a university course in September. She’s a community activist. She’s a vocal opponent of the taliban. She is married to a man who worked for British forces.
"Her family is currently being persecuted in Afghanistan. She has been trying to get them here since Afghanistan fell.
"Can the prime minister think of any barriers or hardships Maryam might face moving to a country where there’s not even any means of applying for a visa.
"Will he personally intervene as the immigration minister is yet to reply to me despite raising this three weeks ago."
Rishi Sunak said it would not be appropriate for him to comment on an individual case.
A Home Office spokesperson said: "All visa applications are decided on individual merits.
"We don't routinely comment on individual cases."
A petition has been launched to keep Maryam in Scotland "where she belongs" and has so far had over 650 signatures.
It reads: "Maryam friends, colleagues and classmates strongly object to the proposed deportation. Maryam is an important member of our community. She works tirelessly supporting those people surrounding her and has earned her place in Scotland.
"Maryam is a strong advocate for Women's Rights, particularly for the right to an education. Her classmates recognise the impact she has had in the class and the future she has in Community Education.
"She is a wonderful example for others and a great role model for young women. She has spoken in Parliament defending the rights of women to have their voices heard and access education.
"We want Maryam to stay in Scotland where she is making the country a better place for everyone."
Sign the petition to keep Maryam in Scotland here.
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