Artifacts of the American Dream:  Artifact 1A "STOLEN TIME" 
a physical representation of time theft within the visa issues process. The piece is part of a series that explores the American dream within physical objects.
 
The watch signals luxury, class, and status. Upon closer inspection, you notice "VISA ISSUES" on the custom dial paired with the "Notice statement" at 6 o'clock, language lifted from the USCIS/ immigration letterhead warning/reminding you its not your time yet.