Indian scholar denied entry to the US due to a WhatsApp group? A viral put up asks worldwide college students to be alert
A viral put up urged worldwide college students to execise warning earlier than they be a part of any WhatsApp grpup, citing a case of an Indian scholar being denied entry to the US over WhatsApp exercise. The put up didn’t element what precisely occurred however claimed {that a} scholar who was returning to the US from India after summer season trip was despatched again to India. This occurred after an officer sought to examine the coed’s cellphone. The put up claimed that the coed was a member of a WhatsApp group that was sharing “ride-related info and assignment-related content material”.The put up additionally added that they weren’t positive about whether or not the WhatsApp group was the one cause of concern.The declare made by the social media put up just isn’t independently verified by TOI.“Yesterday, I spoke with a scholar who mentioned he was denied entry and despatched again to India after arriving at Atlanta Airport. Based on him, the officers checked his cellphone, together with his WhatsApp conversations. He informed me he hadn’t executed something unsuitable, however he was a member of a WhatsApp group that was sharing ride-related info and assignment-related content material. I can’t confirm whether or not that was the precise reaon for the choice, and solely the explanation for the choice, and solely the immigration officers know the entire details,” the put up claimed.
A social media put up claimed an Indian scholar was denied entry to the US after an officer checked his WhatsApp at Atlanta Airport.
“The scholar is on an F1 visa and nonetheless has about six months left to finish his research. He had gone to India for a one-month summer season trip and was returning to the US when this occurred,” the put up mentioned.The put up shared on an NRI group additionally supplied a guidelines for college students:Be conscious of the WhatsApp, Telegram, and social media teams you be a part of.Know what’s being shared in these teams.Keep away from collaborating in or remaining in teams that share unlawful or inappropriate content material.Preserve your on-line presence skilled and accountable, particularly when touring internationally.If immigration officers ask to examine your units, cooperate respectfully and reply truthfully.
