F1's Tsunoda says he was 'nearly sent back home' by US immigration ｜ DPA
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Visa RB driver Yuki Tsunoda said he feared he would be sent back home after being stopped by immigration for questioning on his arrival in the United States for the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix this weekend. The Japanese driver explained he was pulled aside and interviewed amid doubts about whether or not he should be let into the country. "Luckily they let me in after a couple of discussions, a lot of discussions, actually. I nearly got sent back home. Everything is all good now but yeah, luckily I'm here," Tsunoda told reporters. He added he was taken into a side room for questioning and...
  • WashedOver
    262·
    2 months ago

    Is it only a matter of time before they detain people like him in a cage at the border while waiting on processing

  • espentan@lemmy.world
    24·
    2 months ago

    Going through US immigration is a somewhat strange experience, to me. They act as though you’re trying to get through the pearly gates and you really have to prove your worth, while going into e.g. Canada it is, in my experience, more of a “oh hi there mate, welcome, good to see ya!”.

    • JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world
      7·
      2 months ago

      Can confirm. Saw a guy get a gun pulled to his face for using a cellphone in the Niagara INS office.