On March 6, 2017, President Trump signed Executive Order 13780, entitled “Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Entry into the United States.” EO 13780 includes a revised 90-day entry ban on citizens of six nations in the Middle East and Africa, which was set to become effective on March 16, 2017. However, two U.S. District Courts (Hawaii and Maryland) have issued orders that currently prevent the Government from enforcing that ban. In a June 26, 2017 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court partially granted the government’s request to stay the preliminary injunctions. The decision, however, contains an important exception that upholds the injunction for individuals “who have a credible claim of a bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States.” Most students and scholars, therefore, should continue to be exempt from the 90-day bar.

NAFSA: Association of International Educators has more information regarding the travel ban.

Pierce Attwood LLP provides immigration support for international students and faculty at Bates. Read answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to US business immigration under the Trump Administration – including areas of interest to students and faculty – here.