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President Donald Trump signed a proclamation today restricting immigrant visa issuance for nationals of six countries. The proclamation is entitled “Proclamation on Improving Enhanced Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry.”
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BAL Analysis: Employers whose employees may be impacted are encouraged to consult with their BAL professional. The State Department and Department of Homeland Security may release guidance on how the proclamation will be implemented. BAL will continue to monitor these new restrictions and will report additional developments as they become available.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
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