Immigration officials say Mo overstayed visa after entering in 2020
DHS announced that Mo entered the United States legally in January 2020 but remained beyond the permitted date in May 2020.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, Mo arrived on a temporary visa on January 13, 2020. He failed to leave the country by the required deadline of May 15, 2020, resulting in an unlawful overstay. DHS emphasized that having work authorization or a pending application does not grant legal status. Officials have not provided further comment.
Why it matters
It highlights how overstaying a visa can lead to immigration violations despite having work authorization.
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