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Updated Guidance on Executive Order on Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals

An order issued by a U.S. District court in the state of Washington on February 3 bars the U.S. government from enforcing certain provisions of Executive Order 13769, “Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals,” including those related to visas and travel for nationals of Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. ...

By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 7 February, 2017 | Topics: News, Travel & Tourism, Visas | Tags: Executive Order

Executive Order on Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals

To allow for proper review and establishment of standards to prevent terrorist or criminal infiltration by foreign nationals, the Executive Order imposes on nationals of certain designated countries a 90-day bar on entry into the United States. This bar also includes a 90-day prohibition on visa issuance. These countries, as designated by Congress or the ...

By U.S. Embassy Oslo | 31 January, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Travel & Tourism, Visas | Tags: Executive Order

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