The “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States” Executive Order (E.O.), issued by President Donald Trump on March 6, 2017, suspends processing of visa issuance for individuals from six designated countries until June 14, 2017, 90 days from the E.O.’s effective date, March 16, 2017.
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President Trump Signs New Executive Order on Immigration Policy
On March 6, 2017, President Donald Trump released a revised executive order entitled Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States (the “Order”) following legal challenges to the preceding order issued earlier this year. The new Order becomes effective as of March 16, 2017. Some interesting points are addressed below.
President Trump Issues New Travel Ban
This morning, President Trump issued an Executive Order entitled Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States. This new Executive Order contains a prohibition on entry into the United States for citizens and nationals from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria & Yemen. Iraq has been removed from the list of banned nations.
Trump Administration Immigration Actions’ Disproportionate Impact on Certain Industries
The food, construction, and healthcare sectors are concerned about fallout from the crackdown on immigration called for in Secretary John Kelly’s Implementation Memos, President Donald Trump’s travel ban, and possible new legislation aimed at reducing overall immigration by 50% within 10 years.
Immigration Law Enforcement and Visa Programs Focus of Draft Executive Order
President Donald Trump had campaigned on prioritizing and protecting the interests of American workers and reducing unlawful employment of aliens. In a draft Executive Order, “Protecting American Jobs and Workers by Strengthening the Integrity of Foreign Worker Visa Programs,” he promises to “restore the integrity of the employment-based nonimmigrant worker programs.”
New Department of Homeland Security Memos Set Immigration Enforcement Priorities
Two memorandums from the Department of Homeland Security implementing President Donald Trump’s Executive Orders on “Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States” and “Implementing the President’s Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements Policies” establish broad enforcement priorities for the removal of individuals from the U.S. Issued by DHS Secretary John Kelly on February 20, 2017, the memos expressly overrule Obama Administration memos and guidelines prioritizing the removal of criminal aliens.
Possible Changes to U.S. Business Immigration Law and Policy Under the New Administration
This article covers proposed legislation, sub-regulatory changes, and—from a practical standpoint—the process/timing for implementing changes under the new administration. Please note that while legislative immigration reform does take time to implement, sub-regulatory changes can be implemented immediately without a formal rule-making process. Moreover, existing regulations need only go through the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) rulemaking process to be modified or rescinded. To help clarify current law and polices from a corporate immigrant standpoint, below we have outlined the following:
Ninth Circuit Upholds Suspension of Executive Order’s Travel and Refugee Ban
Executive Summary: The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed the district court’s decision to enjoin the federal government from enforcing key portions of President Trump’s Executive Order, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” The Ninth Circuit’s decision means that, for the time being, key provisions of the Executive Order will not be enforced, and the U.S. will continue to admit approved refugees, as well as travelers with valid U.S. visas from the seven impacted nations (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen).
Ninth Circuit Denies Government’s Motion to Stay District Court’s Order Blocking Travel Ban
In a unanimous opinion, a three-judge panel in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the stay of President Trump’s travel ban. The Court found in favor of the State of Washington on all of its arguments and held that the Administration had not shown a likelihood of success on the merits of the case. Some commentators have noted that the President could address his national security concerns by rewriting the Executive Order to more specifically address the infirmities noted by the Court, including specifically eliminating lawful permanent residents (i.e., green card holders) from the ban. President Trump, however, upon hearing of the decision immediately tweeted: “SEE YOU IN COURT.”
UPDATE: Executive Order’s Travel and Refugee Ban Temporarily Suspended
On Friday, February 3, 2017, a Federal District Court judge issued a nationwide suspension of President Trump’s Executive Order, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” For more information on that Executive Order, please see our February 1 Alert. On Saturday, February 4, 2017, the Trump Administration asked the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to overrule the judge, but it refused on February 5. Thus, the U.S. is currently admitting approved refugees, as well as travelers with valid U.S. visas from the seven impacted nations, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
President Trump Signs Executive Order Calling for Travel Ban, Increased Foreign National Vetting Procedures and Visa Processing Changes
Executive Summary: President Trump’s Executive Order (“Order”) of January 27, 2017, “Protecting The Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into The United States,” could have a significant impact on the American immigration system. Employers should be aware of the business impact of the rule and the changes that could affect any workers who are not U.S. citizens, particularly those who depart the U.S. and seek to re-enter.
Recent Immigration Executive Actions: What you need to know in a nutshell
On Friday, January 27, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) that has been implemented immediately concerning entry into the United States of certain foreign nationals from the following countries
President Trump Bans Citizens of Seven Nations from Entry to the United States
Friday afternoon, President Trump signed an Executive Order entitled Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals. Section 3(c) of this Executive Order suspends the entry of citizens and nationals from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen into the United States for 90 days. Section 3(f) of the Executive Order permits the Secretaries of the Department of Homeland Security and State to recommend including additional countries to the list.
Travel Advisory after Trump Executive Order
The “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States” Executive Order signed by President Donald Trump on January 27, 2017, has had immediate effects on individuals from seven countries:
New Executive Order to Suspend Entry of Persons from Certain Countries Expected
“Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals” is expected to be the next Executive Order on immigration from the Trump Administration. This Order is intended to “protect the American people from terrorist attacks” and “ensure that those admitted into our country do not bear hostile attitudes toward our country and its founding principles.”