A US B1/B2 visa holder who was denied entry at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has reportedly been held by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for several days, leaving his family unable to contact him or confirm his current condition. The incident, first shared on Reddit, has raised questions about what happens inside immigration detention after a traveller is refused entry at a US airport.
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What happened At The Los Angeles Airport?
According to the post, the traveller arrived in the United States on a valid B1/B2 tourist visa but was stopped for secondary inspection at LAX. Following questioning by CBP officers, he was denied entry into the country.
Shortly after landing, he briefly managed to access his phone and informed a contact that his visa had been rejected and he was being held by authorities. After that short message, communication reportedly stopped completely.
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“Phone Went Silent” Triggers Concern
What has intensified concern in this case is the sudden loss of contact. Family members and his friend say there has been no phone activity or updates since the initial message from the airport detention area. In CBP custody cases, phone access is often extremely limited or completely restricted after initial processing, especially once formal detention begins.
