04-26-2025, 02:21 PM
I'm gonna call some overzealous. knee-jerk responses here. They weren't "deported", they were denied entry; not the same thing.
From the full Newsweek article:
"...visiting countries like Thailand and New Zealand..."
"...they were denied entry after attempting to enter the U.S. under false pretenses. One used a Visitor visa, the other the Visa Waiver Program. Both claimed they were touring California but later admitted they intended to work—something strictly prohibited under U.S. immigration laws for these visas."
"Germany's Foreign Ministry says on its website: 'Neither a valid ESTA authorization nor a valid U.S. visa constitutes a right to entry into the USA. The final decision regarding entry is made by the US.. border official. It is recommended that you bring proof of your return journey (e.g., flight booking) upon entry'"
From the full Newsweek article:
"...visiting countries like Thailand and New Zealand..."
"...they were denied entry after attempting to enter the U.S. under false pretenses. One used a Visitor visa, the other the Visa Waiver Program. Both claimed they were touring California but later admitted they intended to work—something strictly prohibited under U.S. immigration laws for these visas."
"Germany's Foreign Ministry says on its website: 'Neither a valid ESTA authorization nor a valid U.S. visa constitutes a right to entry into the USA. The final decision regarding entry is made by the US.. border official. It is recommended that you bring proof of your return journey (e.g., flight booking) upon entry'"