Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States
Suspends Entry of Nationals from Six High Risk Countries
What it does
Agencies must suspend entry of nationals from six specified countries for 90 days, suspend refugee travel for 120 days, and conduct reviews to improve screening and vetting standards.
Real-world impact
- Temporarily bars nationals of Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen
- Suspends refugee travel for 120 days and caps refugee admissions at 50,000
- Requires tougher screening, in-person visa interviews, biometrics, and public reporting
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Summary
This order temporarily pauses entry to the United States for nationals of Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen and suspends refugee travel under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. It directs agencies to conduct worldwide reviews to identify information needed for visa and admission decisions, to implement stricter screening and vetting standards, and to expedite biometric tracking and in-person visa interviews.
The order affects travelers from the named countries, refugee applicants, and the agencies that process visas and refugees, aiming to reduce terrorism risks and improve national security.
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