A close friend has revealed that Liam Payne had to extend his trip to Argentina due to issues with his U.S. visa.
Recently, there has been news circulating about Liam Payne, the renowned singer, facing unexpected challenges with his visa application.
Close friend reveals reason Liam Payne had to extend his trip to Argentina following his death
Liam’s plans to remain in the United States faced challenges because his visa application was initially denied.
The reason behind this denial was cited as drug abuse, as shared by a close friend of the singer.
This situation caused Liam to extend his stay in Argentina.
He had originally planned to renew his visa to stay in the U.S. with his girlfriend, Kate Cassidy.
‘Everyone is devastated,’ a member of his inner circle revealed. ‘Kate is destroyed.’
Liam Payne’s visa complications lead to extended stay in Buenos Aires
The process involved renewing his ‘extraordinary achievement’ visa, a necessary step for him to continue his new life in Florida.
The complications arose when Liam openly admitted to his past struggles with alcohol and substance abuse during the visa application process.
This admission triggered a series of medical and psychiatric evaluations that were required before his visa could be approved.
His friend mentioned that Liam needed to travel abroad to renew his special visa.
He decided to apply at the U.S. embassy in Buenos Aires so he could attend a concert by his old bandmate Niall Horan.
“Liam had to get his US visa extended,” the friend said.
“He was on an O-1 visa, which is for artists, sportsmen, and other people with extraordinary achievement.
“It is widely known that he had been to rehab in the US, so he had to tick the box, and because of this, he had to have medical tests.
“He had to be checked out by a doctor and a psychiatrist.”
“All this took time. So Liam was forced to stay in Buenos Aires longer than he had planned,” Payne’s friend confirmed.
Liam Payne almost surpassed challenges to gain a visa application.
Although the situation seemed dire at first, Liam’s determination to set things right was evident.
Despite the setbacks, he remained focused on resolving the issues with his visa application.
This determination was important for him to continue pursuing his dreams and future plans in the United States.
‘The results of the tests were good,’ the friend revealed. ‘Liam was 100 percent sober.
“He was supposed to have a meeting at the embassy on Thursday and collect his visa on Friday.
“When I last spoke to Liam, I had no idea he that he was going to do anything stupid,” Payne’s friend said.
Unfortunately, tragedy struck before Liam could finalize his visa renewal.
Just two days before he was scheduled to receive his stamped visa, Liam met an untimely demise in a tragic fall from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
The news of Liam’s extended stay in Argentina and the subsequent events leading to his passing have left his fans and loved ones devastated.
His girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, is reported to be in deep sorrow over the loss of Liam, emphasizing the profound impact his death has had on those closest to him.