Elon Musk faces potential denaturalization over immigration form allegations

wired.com November 1, 2024, 02:01 AM UTC

Elon Musk may face denaturalization and criminal charges if found to have lied on immigration forms. Legal experts suggest that if he worked in the U.S. without authorization, it could lead to serious consequences. A recent report indicates Musk worked illegally in the U.S. during the 1990s while claiming to be a student at Stanford. He allegedly did not enroll in classes and instead focused on a startup, Zip2, without proper work authorization. Musk denies any wrongdoing, stating he was on a J-1 visa that later transitioned to an H-1B visa. However, experts note that he would not have been allowed to work without enrolling in courses.


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