YouTube star IShowSpeed under Immigration NZ investigation for visa breach

Summarised by Centrist

Immigration New Zealand is investigating Darren Watkins Jr., aka IShowSpeed, for allegedly violating visitor visa rules by livestreaming monetised content during his New Zealand tour. Immigration adviser Ankur Sabharwal stated, “If he’s monetising these videos, he’s working, and a visitor visa does not allow work.” Speed, with 33 million YouTube subscribers, could face deportation proceedings but retains appeal rights.

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