TRUMP’S BAN: See affected and exempted persons
It is no news as people from six mainly Muslim
countries and all refugees now face tougher US entry due to President Donald
Trump’s travel ban.
The ban took
effect on Thursday, with activists condemning government’s policy and the court
ruling.
The US apex
courtruling had reinstated Trump’s travel ban targeting citizens from Syria,
Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
In his
reaction, Trump said the unanimous Supreme Court decision “is a clear victory
for our national security.”
An official
with the Department of Homeland Security said it expected, “business as usual
at ports of entry,” adding: “Our people are well prepared for this.”
Immigration
rights activists and lawyers said they would be on hand at major US airports
ready to help arrivals and ensure those with valid visas were allowed in.
According to
the new rules, for the next 90 days, those from the six countries without a
close relationship will not be able to enter the US.
The US has
released a list of those to be considered to enter and those barred.
IN – a
parent, spouse, fiancé, child, son- or daughter-in-law, or sibling, including
step- or half-siblings.
OUT –
grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws, extended family and
grandchildren.
Also exempt
from the new rules are those with business or educational ties to the US.
However, the
guidelines specifically state that the relationship must be formal, documented
and not formed for the purpose of evading the order.
Those who
already hold valid visas are not affected.
Dual
nationals who travel on their passport from the unaffected country will also be
allowed entry.
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