Gil do Vigor is blocked from US immigration and vents online: ‘Recurrent humiliation’

The economist and former reality show participant, Gilberto Nogueirapopularly known as Gil do Vigor, aged 33, once again experienced an embarrassing experience when he was prevented from entering the United States by American immigration.

The incident occurred while he was heading to Chicago, where he is pursuing his doctorate. On social media, Gil shared the discomfort and frustration arising from the situation, highlighting that this was not the first time he had faced such an obstacle.

In an outburst posted in his stories, Gil described the scenario: “Arriving here in the USA at 5 am with a class scheduled for 8 am and I find immigration blocking my entry. Sometimes I wonder if I need to go through this all the time. It’s not easy to deal with this recurring humiliation”, declared.

Attachment to Brazil

Despite the challenges faced during his study trips, Gil reinforced his attachment to his homeland, expressing the comfort he found in Brazil. “I managed to get home. Now, a quick shower before heading to university in just 50 minutes. The journey towards the PhD continues strong. But there is no comparison with the feeling of being in our country. I love my Brazil”, he wrote.

It’s not the first time that Gil reports this type of incident. In January of this year, he shared a similar experience on social media, expressing his exhaustion at the frequent situation in American immigration.

“Always blocked from immigration. It’s really proof of your desire to study”, he commented on X, formerly Twitter. He added about the emotional fatigue when dealing with these situations: “Even when studying we are humiliated. TIRED.”