Border guards clarified all controversial moments of Trump's decree on immigrants

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The US Department of the Interior released clarifying responses to the controversial points in Trump's immigrant decree from 27 in January 2017, according to which citizens of 7 countries are temporarily banned from entering the US

Answers are posted on the site. US Customs and Border Protection.

1. When will the decree take effect?

Government decree entered into force on January 27 2017.

2. Will this affect tourists at all points of entry into the US?

Yes, this government decree applies to almost all travelers, with the exception of US citizens traveling on the passports of Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Iran, Somalia, Libya and Yemen, who provided at the point of entry to the United States.

3. How many people are currently detained at entry points in the US because of the decree?

The US Customs and Border Protection Service detains individuals only on the basis of a decree. However, at any time, the number of people who will be subject to the decree may increase. All people arriving in the US are subject to verification.

4. What do 2 exceptions in decree mean? How do they apply to individual cases?

The US National Security Service may consider each case individually and, as an exception, allow entry into the country if it is proved that the individual does not pose a threat to national security and his relocation is in the interests of the United States.

5. How is the review process going Applicant from banned countries to enter the US?

National Security Service personnel may review individual cases and allow entry into the United States on an individual basis if the admission of such a person meets the decree. The US Customs and Border Service handles exceptions in accordance with the guidance of the secretary.

6. The phrase "one of 7 countries" means nationality or place of birth?

Travelers are identified according to the travel document they submit.

7. How will litigation affect the National Security Service in the implementation of this decree?

The Department of Homeland Security will continue to comply with all the administrative decrees of President Trump in such a way as to ensure the safety of the American people. The US government reserves the right to cancel visas at any time, if necessary, to ensure national or public security.

President Trump’s decree affects a small proportion of international travelers, and is the first step towards regaining control over American borders and national security.

The Department of Homeland Security will faithfully implement immigration laws, and we will consider everything we face humanely and with professionalism. No foreign citizen in a foreign country has any unlimited rights to require to enter the United States or to claim immigration benefits in the United States.

8. Is the ban on the entry of citizens of one of the 7 countries on owners green cards?

Permanent legal residents (green card holders) will be able to cross the US border. In accordance with the leadership of the White House, the decree of January 27 2017 of the year does not apply to holders of green cards.

The US Customs and Border Service will continue to fulfill its mission to protect the homeland by screening all those entering the country.

9. How many permanent green card holders failed to enter the country because of the decree?

To two One was refused entry on the basis of a criminal record. Another person decided to return to Canada and withdrew his status.

10. Did the US Customs and Border Guard put pressure on the detained representatives of one of the 7 countries that own green cards? Has the Green Card Service Confiscated?

The US Customs and Border Protection Agency is committed to following the law. Any waiver of permanent resident status (green card) must be voluntary.

11. Can residents with dual citizenship of those countries that are not specified in the presidential decree, enter the United States?

Dual citizenship with a valid immigration or non-immigrant visa in a passport issued in any country that is not specified in the decree will be allowed to apply for entry into the United States.

12. Can an owner of dual citizenship of one of the countries that is banned in the decree, located outside the United States, apply for immigration or non-immigration? American visa?

The Department of State's Posts processes visa applications and non-immigration and immigration visas for applicants who apply for a passport from an unrestricted country, even if they have dual nationality of the country under the prohibition. Please contact the State Department for any visa-related issues.

13. How does the decree affect students from banned countries who have the following visas: F1 / M1 / J?

F1 / J1 / M1 visas are currently temporarily withdrawn due to a decree. For persons who were in the United States at the time of the signing of the decree, the order has not changed. However, people who were outside the United States at the time of the signing of the decree will not be able to return back to the time of the ban.

14. Can the US Citizenship and Immigration Services continue to interview refugees belonging to religious minorities, as well as from countries with which there is an agreement?

The US National Security Service and the US Department of State continue to review the decree and will conduct interviews as appropriate and in accordance with the decree.

15. Will the US handle emergency requests from refugees to enter the country?

The US National Security Service and the US Department of State will coordinate the review of individual cases of refugees who may enter the United States according to the decree.

16. Could an exception be the admission of refugees on the basis of the I-730 (refugee family reunification) form?

These cases will be considered individually.

17. What about refugees who are “on the road”?

Currently, 872 refugee is on the road and will arrive in the US this week. This issue is coordinated by the US National Security Service, and all 872 individuals will be treated according to the decree and individually.

18. Does the decree apply to those who are currently going to be naturalized in the USA?

Not. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services continues to make decisions on the form N-400 for naturalization in accordance with previous practice.

19. Does the decree affect Canadian immigrants?

Canadian immigrants (not including refugees) who have passports from one of the 7 countries listed in the decree can apply for entry into the United States if an individual provides a passport with a valid immigration or non-immigration visa and proof of their immigrant status.

20. Can the holder of an Iraqi passport with a valid A special immigration visa to enter the US?

Entry of Iraqi citizens with valid Special Immigrant Visas to the United States is considered in the national interest of the country, and such individuals may apply for entry into the United States. In the event of receiving information indicating a serious threat to public safety and welfare, the owner of such a visa will undergo additional checks in each case.

21. How many foreigners with Special immigration visas were denied entry?

No one.

22. As the Customs and Border Guard Does the US interact with carriers?

The US Customs and Border Protection has interacted and will interact with airlines and other carriers. In addition, the service held several meetings where recommendations were provided, the parties received answers to questions and examples of problem solving.

23. What additional checks will citizens of banned countries undergo by decree?

The US Customs and Border Protection and the US Department of State will continue to apply all relevant security screening procedures.

24. Does the Customs and Border Guard Service US right to conduct screening of electronic devices of individuals?

All international travelers arriving in the United States are subject to verification. This check may include a check. electronic devices (computers, disks, diskettes, tapes, mobile phones and other communication devices, cameras, players and other electronic or digital devices).

All persons, their luggage, as well as goods arriving or leaving the United States are subject to inspection, search and detention. This is because services must determine the identity and citizenship of all individuals attempting to enter the United States, determine the legality of finding foreign nationals, and deterring the infiltration of possible terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other items.

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