The Trump administration’s Presidential Proclamation restricting entry to the U.S. from 19 countries has gone into effect as of June 9. The administration’s additional Proclamation restricting entry under student and exchange visitor programs at Harvard University has been put on hold as of June 5 and is not currently in effect.

Key Points:

  • As BAL previously reported, a Presidential Proclamation issued June 4 restricts entry to the U.S. from 19 total countries deemed high risk for terrorism and national security threats.
    • These restrictions took effect June 9 at 12:01 a.m. EDT.
    • The restrictions apply to nationals of the designated countries who were not in the U.S. as of June 9 and did not have a valid visa on that date.
  • Another Presidential Proclamation, also issued June 4, intended to suspend entry of any foreign national into the United States as a nonimmigrant to pursue a course of study or exchange visitor program at Harvard University under the F-1, M-1 or J-1 visa programs.
    • U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston issued a temporary restraining order against the proclamation on June 5 after Harvard filed a legal challenge.
    • Burroughs also extended the temporary hold she placed on the attempt of the Department of Homeland Security to revoke Harvard’s certification to enroll international students.

Additional Information: Foreign nationals are reminded to speak with their BAL team prior to international travel and to be aware of general travel requirements, including maintaining valid status in the U.S. BAL will continue to monitor developments and update accordingly. U.S. immigration policies may change quickly and without prior notice.

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This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.

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