US Visa Revoked for World Cup Attendee One Hour Before Flight
Summary
A Scottish soccer fan, Michael Wright, had his U.S. visitor visa revoked just one hour before his flight to watch the FIFA World Cup. His travel authorization status changed from approved to denied without a clear explanation from U.S. officials.Key Facts
- Michael Wright is a Scottish man living in Australia who planned to attend Scotland's World Cup matches.
- His Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) changed from approved to not authorized shortly before his flight.
- Wright had applied for ESTA in March and was traveling from Manchester, England.
- He received no specific reason from the U.S. government for the visa revocation.
- Other travelers have also reported sudden changes or denials in ESTA status recently.
- The U.S. government has stated it is enforcing immigration and visa rules more strictly.
- Earlier, a Somali World Cup referee had his U.S. visa revoked due to "vetting concerns."
- Newsweek contacted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and State Department for comments, but no detailed response was provided yet.
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