Mindvalley CEO Vishen Lakhiani has spoken about a troubling experience at a US airport, saying he was stopped by the FBI even though he holds an O-1 visa, which is meant for people with special talent.
The Indian-Malaysian entrepreneur shared a video on Instagram explaining what happened during his arrival in Miami.
He said that soon after he landed, officials asked for his WhatsApp number and his social media accounts. Lakhiani said this surprised him because he has been connected with the U.S. for many years.
“I arrived in America and got stopped by the FBI at the airport even though I have an O-1 visa, which is a visa for people of extraordinary talent,” his post on Instagram stated.
“I really can’t wait for the next election because what’s happening in America right now is insane. The fearmongering, the xenophobia, the blaming of immigrants by politicians with no ideas on how to truly make a country great.
“Wanted to share my experience here and to share what it’s like to see the country I love becoming so closed and narrow-minded that I now dread visiting.
“For the record, I’m the CEO of an American company with 230 employees globally and have been paying American taxes for 22 years.
“Can’t wait for the next election,” the post read.
His post has received wide attention online and has added to ongoing discussions about how foreign professionals are being treated in the US under President Donald Trump.
