Scotland fan has US visa revoked an hour before flying to World Cup
A Scotland football fan had his US travel authorization revoked just an hour before his flight to the World Cup. The issue appears to be affecting multiple fans, prompting intervention from the Scottish First Minister.
Why it matters
Highlights potential systemic issues with automated visa processing systems during high-profile international sporting events.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ben Philip BBC Scotland News BBC Michael Wright said there was "no valid reason" for his visa status to be changed A Scotland football fan has told how he found out an hour before flying to the World Cup finals in the US that his travel permit had been revoked.
The article reports on a personal experience and government response without taking a political stance.
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