On Thursday, February 2nd, 2017, New Americans Initiative hosted an event for the general public to learn more on Trump’s Executive Order (EO) barring refugees and particular immigrants from entering the United States.
Nima Kulkarni speaks at NAI’s event “Facts and Q&A on Trump’s Immigration Ban” on February 2nd, 2017
Those affected by Trump’s Executive Order:
| 90 Days | Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Visas (students, workers, visitors, new immigrants) |
| 120 Days | All Refugees (except minority religious groups) |
| Indefinitely | All Syrian Refugees |
| Case-by-Case | Green Card Holders and Special Immigrants (including Iraqi translators or interpreters for the military) |
| Not Affected | Dual Nationals and Diplomats |
Audience members ask questions at NAI’s event “Facts and Q&A on Trump’s Immigration Ban” on February 2nd, 2017
Nation-wide Stay Implemented:
The day after the event, a nation-wide stay was issued on Trump’s EO by U.S. District Court Judge James L. Robart of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Learn more…
Audience members speak at NAI’s event “Facts and Q&A on Trump’s Immigration Ban” on February 2nd, 2017
Audience members ask questions at NAI’s event “Facts and Q&A on Trump’s Immigration Ban” on February 2nd, 2017