Did Prince Harry lie on his visa application? Lawyer claims his future in U.S uncertain and he may be deported; here's the reason

Given that Prince Harry's residency status in the United States is currently under scrutiny, his admission of his past battles with substance abuse continues to provoke controversy.

Prominent immigration attorneys claim that Harry's admission of drug use may have compromised his eligibility for a visa because he would have needed to disclose it on his application, which could result in deportation proceedings following the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, as quoted in a report by the Blast.

Donald Trump and Prince Harry don't get along well; the billionaire politician claimed that he wouldn't protect the duke if he were elected to a second term because he betrayed the Queen.


After Harry acknowledged using cocaine, marijuana, and psychedelic mushrooms in his 2023 best-selling memoir Spare, his U.S. visa has come under scrutiny.

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The Duke of Sussex might be deported if he had neglected to disclose his prior drug use on his visa application, which he would have been obliged to do, according to attorneys knowledgeable in immigration law.

Alphonse Provinziano, a renowned Beverly Hills lawyer with years of experience handling international family law cases for the wealthy, told the Daily Mail that Harry will have a difficult time maintaining his residency status for the next four years of President Trump's administration, particularly if he lied on his visa application.

Trump has made it quite clear that if he returned to office, he would seek to have Harry removed from the country. The expert lawyer added that the Biden administration had shielded Harry but that Trump may have the upper hand if the former working royal was not forthcoming about his past drug use on his visa application.

Donald Trump could make the Duke's deportation a priority. Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, notably relocated to the U.S. after dropping their senior working royal roles in 2020 following a fallout with the British Monarchy.

Reports suggest incoming president Trump could still evict him from the country if the information he declared on his visa application doesn't tally with what he claimed in his memoir. Part of Trump's notable campaign promises was to tighten the border and come down hard on residents who are staying in the country illegally.

If Harry happens to have misrepresented his drug use on his visa application, Provinziano says it could be grounds for the government to pursue his deportation.

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The rift between the president-elect and the Duke of Sussex began during the 2016 elections when Meghan called Trump divisive and misogynistic, while he retorted that she was a nasty person. The billionaire politician claimed in February that should he win re-election, he wouldn't protect Harry because he betrayed the Queen.

FAQs

Why is Prince Harry's residency in the United States being questioned?
Harry admitted to previous drug use in his memoir, Spare. Applicants must disclose such history in accordance with immigration rules. If he misrepresented himself, he could face deportation, particularly under Trump's stricter policies.

Can Prince Harry be deported despite his family's ties to the United States?
Yes. Despite Meghan's US citizenship and their children's dual citizenship, Harry's visa status is determined by his individual application. If inaccuracies are discovered, he may still face deportation, regardless of family connections.