Not an option

"But that wasn't what the FBI had in mind, Farahi says. The agents wanted him to become a secret informant who would investigate specific people. And they knew Farahi was in a vulnerable position. His student visa had expired, and he had asked the government for a renewal. He had also applied for political asylum, hoping one of those legal tracks would offer a way for him to stay in the United States indefinitely."We'll give you residency," the agents promised. "We'll give you money to go to school." Farahi considered the offer for a moment and then shook his head."I can't," he told them."...Farahi soon discovered the FBI's offer wasn't optional." (thanks Muhammed)