Some British nationals experience U.S. visa rejections after North Korea visits



Investigations Some British nationals experience U.S. visa rejections after North Korea visits Among those from various countries who are approved, some encounter issues including lengthy interviews at the border Chad O'Carroll \| Sophie Lamotte April 30, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON U.S. Embassy London Several British nationals who are no longer eligible for the United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP) due to prior travel to North Korea have been rejected visas to go to the United States, NK News has learned. After again adding North Korea to the state sponsors of terror list in 2017, the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security in August 2019 halted visa-free access to most foreigners who had traveled to North Korea after March 1, 2011. “(The) change does not ban travel to the United States or admission into the United States,” a State Department official stressed © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Some British nationals experience U.S. visa rejections after North Korea visits

Among those from various countries who are approved, some encounter issues including lengthy interviews at the border

Chad O'Carroll | Sophie Lamotte April 30, 2020

Some British nationals experience U.S. visa rejections after North Korea visits

Several British nationals who are no longer eligible for the United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP) due to prior travel to North Korea have been rejected visas to go to the United States, NK News has learned.

After again adding North Korea to the state sponsors of terror list in 2017, the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security in August 2019 halted visa-free access to most foreigners who had traveled to North Korea after March 1, 2011.

“(The) change does not ban travel to the United States or admission into the United States,” a State Department official stressed

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