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A presidential memo issued Monday directs the State Department and Department of Homeland Security to reduce overstays of business and tourist visitors and other nonimmigrant visa holders.
Although the memo does not impose immediate restrictions, it instructs agencies to take certain steps and report back to the president within 120 days.
Key points:
BAL Analysis: The presidential memorandum does not immediately impose any restrictions on business, tourist or other nonimmigrant visa holders. Foreign nationals, however, should anticipate new limitations to be introduced, particularly for nationals of countries with high overstay rates in the past. Limiting visa validity periods is the likeliest response, since it can be readily implemented under the current legal authority of the State Department. BAL is monitoring these developments and will report any significant changes to visa policy.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
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