Huawei Court Drama Hinges on Visa Maneuvers and Residency Twists
- Immigration status of Meng’s husband Liu flummoxes court
- Case stokes tensions in Vancouver over wealthy Asian migration
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It was a moment in the high-profile bail hearing for the jailed chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co. that flummoxed the Canadian court. Is her husband a resident here or not?
Meng Wanzhou is seeking bail as she confronts a U.S. extradition proceeding that could potentially last years. Her success may hinge on whether her defense can convince a judge that her husband Liu Xiaozong -- who flew into Vancouver last week on a multiple-entry visitor visa that expires in two months -- is a resident.