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Original Date Announced
February 29, 2020POTUS issues 8 U.S.C. sec. 212(f) proclamation, suspending the entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants who were present in Iran within 14 days preceding their entry into the United States, exempting some noncitizens, including lawful permanent residents (LPRs), spouses of U.S. citizens and LPRs, and others.
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Proclamation Suspending Entry COVID - IranEffective Date
February 29, 2020Subsequent Trump-Era and Court Action(s)
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October 5, 2021
Kinsley v. Blinken, No. 21-962 (JEB) (D.D.C., Oct. 5, 2021).
On October 5, 2021, Judge Boasberg granted summary judgment to nine plaintiffs (who had standing and whose claims were not moot), stating that the State Department "acted improperly in suspending visa issuance based on the Proclamations."
**Litigation is listed for informational purposes and is not comprehensive. For the current status of legal challenges, check other sources.**
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Biden Administration Action: Modified
May 27, 20212021.05.27 National Interest Exceptions for Certain Travelers from China, Iran, India, Brazil, South Africa, Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland
This Biden administration policy modifies the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
On May 27, 2021, the State Department expanded eligibility for National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) to the ban on travelers from Iran. The following groups may now qualify for NIEs: "travelers. . . seeking to provide vital support or executive direction for critical infrastructure; those traveling to provide vital support or executive direction for significant economic activity in the United States; journalists; students and certain academics covered by exchange visitor programs; immigrants; and fiancés."
View DocumentCurrent Status
Partially in effectMay 27, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Presidential OrdersSubject Matter: Enforcement Non-Immigrant Visas Immigrant VisasAgencies Affected: DHSAssociated or Derivative Policies
- January 31, 2020 COVID-19: POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants previously physically present in China
- March 11, 2020 COVID-19: POTUS issues proclamation suspending entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants previously physically present in Schengen Area
- May 24, 2020 COVID-19: POTUS suspends entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants previously physically present in Brazil
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
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New Policy
Original Source:
Presidential Proclamation 9992
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Subsequent Action
Original Source:
Kinsley v. Blinken, No. 21-962 (JEB) (D.D.C., Oct. 5, 2021).