The family of American farmer Justin Walker
The family of American farmer Justin Walker, known as the 'Happy Milkman,' is facing potential administrative deportation from Russia due to failure to renew their residence permits, though no official decision has been made yet. A meeting with migration authorities is scheduled for August 10, and Walker has purchased tickets to Istanbul in case of deportation.
Consensus
- The family of Justin Walker is not currently being deported from Russia.
- Walker's family lives in Russia on a residence permit and failed to renew it in time, which constitutes an administrative violation.
- A meeting with migration authorities has been scheduled for August 10.
- Walker is a Russian citizen, so he is not subject to deportation.
- The family purchased tickets to Istanbul in anticipation of possible deportation.
- Walker has been living in Russia since the early 1990s and returned after a brief stay in the U.S. in 2000.
- The family bought land in Altai in October 2016.
- Walker gained public recognition in 2014 after a viral video on Russia-1 where he said, 'Because your Italian cheese won't be there!'
Points of divergence
- The family is not citizens of Russia and is required to notify migration authorities about plans to stay beyond the legal period. — riamo
- The wife and children of Walker went on a trip to Krasnoyarsk and cannot attend the meeting, so Walker will represent them at the migration service. — vesti
- Walker expressed that he has become stressed and has turned gray-haired due to the situation. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Decision to expel the family of the 'happy milkman' Walker from Russia has not yet been made — РИАМО
- Cheerful milkman told where he will go from Russia in case his family is deported — Вести