![]() n September 24, 2017, President Trump issued a new travel ban, following multiple court challenges to the previous bans. The Executive Order explains that the US State Department reviewed the information that foreign governments shared with the US, to ensure that the US could adequately vet intending immigrants and visitors. The order states that "...the following countries continue to have "inadequate" identity-management protocols, information-sharing practices, and risk factors..., such that entry restrictions and limitations are recommended: Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen." The White House has issued an FAQ, explaining the restrictions in more detail, and why different rules apply to the different countries. The following categories are NOT affected:
The restrictions take effect immediately for nationals of the countries covered by the earlier Executive Order and who lack a "..bona fide connection to a person or entity in the United States." For all others, the restrictions take effect on October 18, 2017. There was no restriction places on refugee admissions, but we expect another announcement on this soon. The specific restrictions are as follows: Chad Immigrant and business and/or tourist visas suspended. Iran Immigrant and nonimmigrant visas suspended, except for F (student) and J (exchange visitor) visas. These applicants will be subject to enhanced screening and vetting requirements. Libya Immigrant and business and/or tourist visas suspended. North Korea All entries suspended. Somalia Immigrant visas suspended. All others will be subject to enhanced screening and vetting requirements. Syria All entries suspended. Venezuela Some Venezuelan government officials and their immediate family members are prohibited from entering on business and/or tourist visas. Yemen Immigrant and business and/or tourist visas suspended. For more information, please contact Elaine Martin, immigration lawyer. White House FAQs White House Fact Sheet Proclamation
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AuthorElaine Martin has been practising US and global immigration law since 1997. She is an immigrant herself (from Ireland), so has a special understanding of the legal and emotional challenges involved in relocating to a new country. Archives
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