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Original Date Announced
October 4, 2018President Trump issues memorandum to the Secretary of State authorizing the admission of 30,000 refugees to the United States during fiscal year 2019. [ID #52]
Presidential Memorandum: For the Secretary of State re FY2019 Refugee CapEffective Date
October 1, 2018Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Presidential OrdersSubject Matter: RefugeesAgencies Affected: USCIS Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration ORRAssociated or Derivative Policies
- January 27, 2017 POTUS issues EO 13769, implementing travel ban and limiting refugee admissions
- September 29, 2017 POTUS caps refugee admissions at 45,000 for Fiscal Year 2018
- October 24, 2017 POTUS issues EO 13815, announcing resumption of refugee admissions with new extreme vetting procedures
- September 26, 2019 POTUS issues EO 13888, limiting refugee resettlement to states and localities consenting to receive refugees
- November 1, 2019 POTUS reduces refugee admissions to 18,000 for Fiscal Year 2020
Pre Trump-Era Policies
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September 28, 2016
President Obama had approved the admission of 110,000 refugees for Fiscal Year 2017.
Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2017
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
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New Policy
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Prior Policy
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Commentary
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Commentary
Original Source:
Migration Policy Institute Data
Commentary
Report: Refugee Council USA on Historically Low Admissions to the United States
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