I was stuck in a freezing cell without explanation despite eventually having lawyers and media attention. Yet, compared with others, I was lucky

  • Maple Engineer@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    If that is the case then flying to another country to try to enter the US when you have been denied is definitely a FAFO situation.

    • no_im_doesnt@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      I’m not sure if you’ve ever tried immigrating between the US and Canada, but it is absolutely valid to apply for visas and work permits at a port of entry. It does not matter which country you arrive from - there is no requirement that you must enter from your home country.

      It also does not matter if you’ve been previously denied. Denial is not a conviction, and the US is happy to take your money for you to apply again. Especially if you have a new job that may change the circumstances.

      None of what she did was shady - at all. It’s super common. And legal. And the worst thing that should have happened is a denial of entry.

      • marathon@lemmy.mlEnglish
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        1 month ago

        I’ve done so many times, and in today’s political climate, if one is informed, it’s not a stretch that they will look for any excuse. Don’t be so naive.

        • no_im_doesnt@lemmy.world
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          1 month ago

          If by “today’s political climate,” you mean the sudden and illegal actions the president of the USA has ordered and USA’s ICE has carried out, then I don’t disagree with you. I wouldn’t have done what she did. But I also don’t blame her for being detained. We have to admit that this is lunacy! And I’m glad that she has been vocal, so people can understand that this isn’t just a crackdown on illegal crossings.