With Donald Trump in office, immigration-related issues are causing significant anxiety for visa holders, especially those on H-1B visas, which have been a hot topic for the past few months.
Recently, a social media post sparked a heated debate about an H-1B visa holder being denied boarding for a return flight to the U.S. According to the post, the CBP officer informed the airline that the individual was not authorized to fly.
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While the details of the incident are unclear, it appears that misinformation is spreading, adding to the anxiety already prevalent among visa holders.
If a customs officer denies boarding to an H-1B visa holder, there would need to be a valid reason, such as job termination, discrepancies in paperwork, or other issues that render the individual ineligible to re-enter the U.S.
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One thing is evident: airports have become much stricter. Social media is flooded with comments about increased interrogation and scrutiny at airports. Many note that the last five years under Biden were relatively relaxed, but now stricter enforcement has returned. With Trump prioritizing immigration as part of his agenda, the situation is expected to grow even more complicated.
To avoid potential issues, it’s essential for travelers to double-check all paperwork and ensure everything is in order before leaving the U.S. or attempting to re-enter.
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