Following his arrest by ICE, popular TikTok personality Khaby Lame departs from the United States.
TikTok Sensation Khaby Lame Exits the US Amidst Visa Controversy
The global TikTok sensation Khaby Lame, with a staggering following of over 162 million, has parted ways with the United States after a brief stint with immigration officials in Las Vegas. According to media reports by AP, citing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Lame seems to have overstayed his visa.1
The Senegalese-Italian influencer was reportedly detained at Harry Reid International Airport on a Friday, having arrived on April 30 and subsequently extending his stay beyond the visa limits. However, he was permitted to leave the country without a formal deportation order.2
Facing voluntary departure from the US can help individuals dodge a deportation order from being jotted down in their immigration file, which could potentially bar them from re-entering the nation for a decade.2
In an interesting turn of events, another influencer, Bo Loudon, (allegedly a friend of Donald Trump's son Barron)[4] reportedly took responsibility for Lame's departure. Responding on the X platform, Loudon stated, "He [Lame] has since been detained by ICE and removed."3
Having captured international attention during the pandemic, Lame's fame has earned him a multi-year contract with designer brand Hugo Boss in 2022. Last month, he graced the Met Gala in New York just days after setting foot in the country.[4]
The incident brings forth the stringent application of U.S. visa laws and the repercussions of overstaying. It serves as a stark reminder for international tourists to adhere to all visa stipulations to steer clear of such situations.1
Moreover, this episode has fostered debates about U.S. immigration policies and their implications on foreign visitors, especially those with significant public profiles like Lame.1
In essence, while Lame's detention and departure were due to visa overstay, the voluntary departure arrangement may enable potential future entry to the US, assuming compliance with visa regulations.2
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[4]: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathleenondanielson/2023/05/12/tiktok-khaby-lame-overstayed-his-visa- ice-detained-him-but-allowed-him-to-leave-without-a-deportation-order-report-says/?sh=419c515013c3
- The visa controversy surrounding TikTok sensation Khaby Lame has sparked debates about U.S. immigration policies, shedding light on the implications for celebrities and public figures who may overstay their visas.
- While entertainment platforms like TikTok have propelled figures like Khaby Lame to global fame, they also highlight the need for celebrities and their managers to be more mindful of immigration regulations to avoid issues like visa overstay.
- The incident involving Khaby Lame has also brought attention to the impact of U.S. immigration policies on the entertainment industry, with possible consequences for celebrities and their careers. This raises questions about the need for more flexible and lenient visa policies in the realm of pop-culture and general-news reporting.
