Meta AI Scientist with 'Genius Visa' Denied US Re-entry, Relocates to London

• Zifan Wang, a Meta AI researcher with an O-1 'Genius Visa' and a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University, was denied re-entry to the US after visiting family in China.
• Wang had spent seven years studying and working in the US before the unexpected visa denial.
• He announced his relocation to London on X (formerly Twitter) to continue his research in AI and AI safety.
• Colleagues from Meta Superintelligence Labs and other AI researchers expressed support and welcomed his move to London.
• The incident sparked online debate about the US immigration system, with users highlighting concerns even for highly qualified individuals with valid visas.

Why It Matters: A Meta AI scientist with a 'Genius Visa' was denied US re-entry, prompting his relocation to London.