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flag LG Energy Solution used U.S. ESTA visas for workers amid B-1 visa rejections, prompting calls for a new visa category.

flag South Korea’s LG Energy Solution has used U.S. visa workarounds, primarily the ESTA waiver program, for years before Donald Trump’s return to office, according to internal documents. flag The company shifted to ESTA due to repeated rejections of B-1 business visas, which are needed for skilled workers at its U.S. high-tech plants. flag Guidelines from August 2023 advise employees to use ESTA for short stays under 90 days, avoiding work-related language during customs interviews. flag Despite the program’s limitations, some workers have overstayed, risking future entry. flag LG has urged the U.S. to create a new visa category to support South Korean investment and avoid tariffs.

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