Update on Revised Presidential Proclamation

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 17:21:22 -0400
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The Proclamation, issued on Sept. 24th, is entitled the "Proclamation on Enhancing Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-Safety Threats."

Please note that as of today, this updated Executive Order is NOT in effect for 6 of the 8 listed countries: Chad, Iran, Libya, Syria,Yemen and Somalia. Hawaii and Maryland federal courts have challenged this latest Order, and it is currently under a "temporary restraining order" (meaning it is not yet effective) indefinitely. For now, individuals from these countries can continue to apply for new visas.

The restrictions on North Korean citizens and some select Venezuelan government officials has not been challenged, and does go into effect today as originally described in the Executive Order.

For more information, please consider these sources:

NAFSA Association of International Educators update

Hawaiian court Restraining Order Text

For questions, please contact:

Office of International Education Services

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