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    Home LG Energy Solution U.S. Visa Issues Disrupt Major Battery Plant Operations
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    LG Energy Solution U.S. Visa Issues Disrupt Major Battery Plant Operations

    International DeskMynul Islam NadimSeptember 11, 20253 Mins Read
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    South Korean technicians are leaving multiple LG Energy Solution (LGES) battery plants in the United States. This follows a major immigration raid last week. The raid targeted a joint facility with Hyundai Motor in Georgia.

    LG Energy Solution U.S. visa issues

    The mass departure threatens to slow down critical U.S. projects. Companies are now scrambling to hire local workers. This situation highlights significant visa challenges for foreign investors.

    Workers Depart Key Facilities Amid Visa Scrutiny

    Sources indicate workers are leaving sites in Tennessee and elsewhere. These employees held ESTA visa waivers or B-1 business traveler visas. Their work often involves equipment installation and training, which may not be permitted under those visas.

       

    According to Reuters, one source said workers were told to return to South Korea by week’s end. This includes employees from LGES subcontractors. The exact number of departing workers is unclear.

    The Spring Hill, Tennessee plant, a joint venture with General Motors, is affected. Many Korean nationals there have already returned home or plan to. This plant is crucial for GM’s electric vehicle ambitions.

    Contingency Plans and Broader Industry Impact

    LGES has asked its subcontractors to prepare contingency plans. The primary directive is to hire local U.S. workers to fill the gaps. This rapid shift could delay production timelines and equipment fine-tuning.

    The issue extends beyond LG Energy Solution. Other South Korean battery giants like Samsung SDI and SK On face similar hurdles. They have struggled to obtain the correct short-term visas for specialist technicians.

    This creates a complex challenge for billions in U.S. investments. These companies pledged massive spending under the previous administration. Stricter immigration enforcement is now colliding with those economic development goals.

    The ongoing visa troubles for South Korean firms underscore the delicate balance between immigration policy and securing the U.S. battery supply chain. These LG Energy Solution U.S. visa issues could have lasting effects on the pace of America’s electric vehicle transition.

    Info at your fingertips

    What triggered the worker exodus from LG plants?

    A large U.S. immigration raid on a Hyundai-LGES plant in Georgia detained hundreds. This action raised immediate visa concerns for Korean workers at other LGES sites using similar visas.

    Which specific U.S. plants are affected?

    Workers are leaving multiple sites. This includes the Ultium Cells joint venture plant with GM in Spring Hill, Tennessee, among other LGES production and construction facilities.

    What types of visas are involved?

    Many workers held ESTA visa waivers or B-1 business visitor visas. U.S. authorities allege their work, like equipment installation, often falls outside the permitted activities for these visas.

    How will this impact battery production?

    The loss of specialized technicians may delay equipment setup and fine-tuning. This could potentially slow production ramp-ups at new and existing battery cell factories.

    What is LG Energy Solution’s response?

    The company has asked its business travelers to return home or stay in residences. It is also instructing subcontractors to create plans to hire local workers to replace the departing specialists.

    Trusted Sources:
    Reuters, Associated Press

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