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Original Date Announced
July 1, 2018DOS announces that in light of the Supreme Court's Trump v. Hawaii decision it will continue processing visa applications in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 9645 for the seven affected countries. [ID #728]
DOS FAQs: June 26 Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Proclamation 9645Effective Date
June 26, 2018Subsequent Trump-Era and Court Action(s)
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August 1, 2018
Litigation is ongoing challenging waiver policies and practices under the Muslim Travel Ban. See: Arab American Civil Rights League v. Trump (2:17-cv-10310 01/31/17) (challenging lack of meaningful waiver process under EO-3 Muslim Travel Ban); Doe v. Trump (2:17-cv-00178) (on remand from 9th Circuit to address issue of mootness of preliminary injunction in Muslim Refugee Ban case); Emami v. Nielsen (3:18-cv-01587 03/13/18) (challenging lack of meaningful waiver process/guidance under EO-3—Muslim Travel Ban); IRAP/HIAS v. Trump (8:17-cv-00361; Fourth Cir. 19-1990)(challenging Muslim travel & refugee bans).
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May 15, 2024
2024.05.15 Emami v Nielson Stipulation Injunction
On May 15, 2024, Judge James Donato of the Northern District of California approved a Joint Proposed Injunction in the consolidated class actions of Emami v. Nielsen and Pars Equality Center v. Blinken, to provide for visa reapplication, fee credits, and prioritized visa appointments for individuals affected by Presidential Proclamation 9645.
**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: Revoked/Replaced
January 20, 2021Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to the United States
This Biden administration policy revokes in its entirety the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued a presidential proclamation lifting two nationality-based travel bans issued by the Trump administration: the 2017 travel ban affecting nationals of Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen, and the 2020 ban affecting nationals of Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar (Burma), Nigeria, Sudan, and Tanzania.
The proclamation charges DOS with creating a plan for immigrant visas denied under the ban to be reconsidered and ensuring that visa applicants are not prejudiced by prior denials under the bans if they re-apply for a visa.
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January 22, 2021DOS Notice: Rescission of Presidential Proclamations 9645 and 9983
Pursuant to President Biden’s proclamation, the State Department will undertake a review to ensure that individuals whose immigrant visa applications were denied on the basis of the suspension and restriction on entry imposed by P.P. 9645 or 9983 may have their applications reconsidered. This review will consider whether to reopen immigrant visa applications that were denied due to the suspension and restriction on entry imposed by P.P. 9645 or 9983; whether it is necessary to charge an additional fee to process those visa applications; and development of a plan to expedite consideration of those visa applications.
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March 10, 2021DOS: 2021.03.21 Rescission of Presidential Proclamations 9645 and 9983
After conducting a 45-day review (noted above), the State Department announced that it would no longer summarily deny visa applicants of noncitizens from the 13 countries named in Proclamations 9645 and 9983. Applicants previously denied before under the Trump administration Proclamations can submit applications for reconsideration.
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March 10, 2021 Action: Revoked/Replaced DOS: 2021.03.21 Rescission of Presidential Proclamations 9645 and 9983January 20, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
January 22, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
March 10, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/Actual In LitigationTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: Non-Immigrant VisasAgencies Affected: USCIS Bureau of Consular AffairsPre Trump-Era Policies