Moist Esports to Sue US Immigration
Business
07 May 2024 17:35
Mosit Esports, founded by popular YouTuber "MoistCr1tikal in 2021, is taking legal action against the United States Department of Immigration due to visa problems affecting its Apex Legends team.
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Despite being backed by Cr1tikal and later joined by streamer Ludwig, Moist Esports encountered hurdles when obtaining visas for their Australian players. Cr1tikal highlighted the team's forced release before an event due to visa complications, citing a lack of recognition from immigration officials regarding the team's achievements.
Additionally, according to reports, Australian players faced denials for ESTA visas, typically considered straightforward to obtain. Moist Esports' lawsuit underscores frustrations with the Department of Immigration's handling of esports-related visa matters, prompting a legal battle to address these challenges.
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07 May 2024 17:35
Mosit Esports, founded by popular YouTuber "MoistCr1tikal in 2021, is taking legal action against the United States Department of Immigration due to visa problems affecting its Apex Legends team.
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Despite being backed by Cr1tikal and later joined by streamer Ludwig, Moist Esports encountered hurdles when obtaining visas for their Australian players. Cr1tikal highlighted the team's forced release before an event due to visa complications, citing a lack of recognition from immigration officials regarding the team's achievements.
Additionally, according to reports, Australian players faced denials for ESTA visas, typically considered straightforward to obtain. Moist Esports' lawsuit underscores frustrations with the Department of Immigration's handling of esports-related visa matters, prompting a legal battle to address these challenges.
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