I think it makes sense since this was a techincal violation where they improperly used the Visa Waiver Program instead of applying for B-1 visas. They almost c

I think it makes sense since this was a techincal violation where they improperly used the Visa Waiver Program instead of applying for B-1 visas. They almost certainly would have received as employees of a South Korean chaebol—highly reputable, well-documented employers that consular officers typically view as strong B-1 cases for short-term business travel. South Koreans vigorously compete to work at these corporations and while 1 or 2 migth have been denied. It’s highly doubtful that a US consular officer would view them as a flight risk.