Prince Harry’s immigration docs paint ‘clear picture’ into how he was allowed into US: report
New details have emerged regarding Prince Harry’s immigration record, shedding light on how the British royal was able to move to the United States. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released court declarations from agents involved in Prince Harry’s immigration case, as well as a closed-door hearing transcript from a lawsuit filed by the Heritage Foundation. These documents, though heavily redacted, offer a glimpse into the process that allowed Prince Harry to navigate the U.S. immigration system.
While specific details from Prince Harry’s immigration records were not disclosed, the released documents hint at possible discrepancies in his application. Samuel Dewey, a lawyer from the Heritage Foundation, suggested that Prince Harry may have lied about his history of drug use on his visa application. The documents suggest that key information about Harry’s case may lie with the State Department, indicating a complex interplay between different government agencies in the immigration process.
According to Dewey, if Prince Harry had truthfully disclosed his past drug use on his visa application, that information would have been included in a DS-160 file and shared with DHS. However, if he had been dishonest about his drug use, that crucial information may not have been passed along. The Heritage Foundation lawyer raised concerns about potential information being withheld by the State Department and DHS, despite the court’s efforts to uncover the truth.
Judge Carl Nichols, who presided over the case, acknowledged the challenges in accessing all relevant information, noting the split between DHS and the State Department in handling Prince Harry’s immigration case. The Heritage Foundation had originally sought Prince Harry’s immigration records through a Freedom of Information Act request in 2023, citing concerns about possible preferential treatment in his approval to move to the U.S. in 2020.
The controversy surrounding Prince Harry’s immigration record intensified after the release of his memoir, in which he admitted to past drug use. This admission raised questions about the veracity of his immigration paperwork and whether he received special treatment in his application process. The Heritage Foundation argued that transparency in this matter is essential to determine whether Prince Harry was honest in his application or if there were irregularities in his approval.
In response to these developments, Mike Howell, Executive Director of the Oversight Project at the Heritage Foundation, called for Prince Harry to return to the UK, suggesting that he may have committed a felony by lying on his visa application. Howell criticized the Justice Department and Prince Harry for allegedly concealing the truth and wasting public resources in defending the royal. He urged Prince Harry to self-deport and refrain from further criticizing the U.S. political landscape.
As the investigation into Prince Harry’s immigration case continues, the public remains eager for transparency and accountability in the immigration process. The released documents provide valuable insights into the complexities of navigating the U.S. immigration system and raise important questions about integrity and fairness in visa approvals.
