Will a UK visit refusal affect a previously granted USA visa?

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It should not have a direct bearing on his visiting the USA. He should come normally with documents proving finances and ties to him country and answer all questions honestly at the airport when asked.

Ultimately however for the USA visas only give you the right to appear at the border to be examined by an immigration officer. The officer makes the determination whether to allow you in or not.

Note that the USA and UK (together with some other countries) share some degree of immigrant application information. Their focus at this time is on safety related issues and crime/terrorism.

Under the plan London and Washington will be able to access each other's security databases to check that visa applicants do not have a criminal record or pose a terror threat.

To be clear your friend was traveling on a visa which on the surface appeared valid but had actually been curtailed. Upon arrival, he was removed at port, not deported which is an important distinction.

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