Trump has signed the executive order described in my earlier post.
At this moment I don’t have the accurate text of the executive order that was actually signed. It is likely to be according to the draft that was leaked a couple of days ago. However, before thinking about the impacts, it will be important to analyze the precise text of the order.
This will most certainly cause delay to some people from the affected countries. However, it is too soon to say exactly what impact there will be. I sincerely hope that the impacts are few and temporary.
January 28, 2017 at 01:39
I’ve heard the 30 day period have been extended to 90 days.
I always thought USA is a better place, but with this guy as a president; I doubt it.
now I have to go through a so called extreme vetting 😀 unbelievable 😀
January 28, 2017 at 02:15
Yes, unfortunately it increased to 90 days 🙁
January 28, 2017 at 01:56
Hi Simon
How about Iranian GC Holders who are out of USA now ?
They can’t enter US ? They should wait also 90 Days ?
January 28, 2017 at 06:17
I don’t know yet. I am reading early reports of GC holders being denied entry already. That could be inaccurate – it is just too early to know.
January 28, 2017 at 02:21
Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration – the full text:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jan/27/donald-trump-executive-order-immigration-full-text
January 28, 2017 at 03:10
Hi Simon ,Some told me that this may affect even Green Card holder but i dont see it like that on the order , please assist me on that of may be i am missing something on yhe signed order. And what if i want to travel to my country and come back as DV Green Card Holder will i be affected in any how?
January 28, 2017 at 06:15
If you are from one of the affected countries and are currently in the USA I would not recommend travel at this time. In a few days we will know more about how existing Green Card holders are affected.
January 28, 2017 at 11:55
hi Simon. Can you kindly publish the list of affected countries? Thi will be very helpful. Thank you.
January 28, 2017 at 15:15
Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen
January 28, 2017 at 03:47
Thanks Simon for still giving us a glimer of hope in this darkest of hours. I really appreciate your efforts and compassion.
January 28, 2017 at 05:40
Dear Britsimon, I have hear that countries like Somalia have been refused a visa issuance so my changeability is Ethiopia as my mother and father are all from Ethiopia , I dont have Ethiopian passport but I have an Ethiopian ID so may I still claim that I am an Ethiopian thanks
January 28, 2017 at 06:11
It will depend on your birthplace.
January 28, 2017 at 06:43
My brother and his family are Libyan citizens and booked their flights this coming Monday, when the law will be effected? Can they go or should they cancel their flight?
January 28, 2017 at 06:58
I suggest they contact the airline.
January 28, 2017 at 11:27
He did contacted the airline and there is nothing in their system yet. Do you advise he should travel?
January 28, 2017 at 15:20
This is all unknown at this time. People are already being blocked from entering. So, right now, I cannot advise what to do. Hopefully this will get clearer in a day or two.
January 28, 2017 at 06:45
Dear BritSimon, thanks for that but please what are you counseling me , my plan has been destroyed, I dont know what to do I have placed all plan i have to dvlottery , please your consultation is very important to me thanks
January 28, 2017 at 06:56
I cannot tell you any further detail at this time.
January 28, 2017 at 09:05
Hi Dear Simon,
I am Sudanese green card holder and now I am outside US. Do you think this order may affect returning back to US? Thanks
January 28, 2017 at 15:32
It might do, yes. It will become more clear over the next few days.
January 28, 2017 at 10:04
Hello dear,
I got the DV last august, landed and rented a house and established a company.
Got a social security numbers for the whole family and registered my daughter at university in Texas and she is there now.
Got our green card received 3 months ago.
I am out of USA with my wife and the rest of children clearing our ties and planning to go back permenantley after 3 weeks! I can not be there before…
What will be our situation ??????
What do u recommend ????
Thank you
January 28, 2017 at 15:27
Where are you from?
January 28, 2017 at 10:52
Dear Simon,
Greetings
I’m from Sudan and I have a dv visa issued since 19/12/2016. My plan is to travel on 6/2/2017. What should i do now???
This type of visa will affect also or just because i’m from Sudan
January 28, 2017 at 15:23
You are affected by the order. Right now you cannot travel. You will need to wait a few days to see how this ban is being implemented, but it is likely you will need to change your travel plans.
January 28, 2017 at 15:26
Hi Simon,
do you think Trump’s decisions can cancel 2018 DV for the coming selectees of the aforementioned countries?
January 28, 2017 at 15:38
No. But if the ban is extended and enforced, people will be impacted.
January 28, 2017 at 15:40
it is Albania affected by this executive order???
January 28, 2017 at 15:41
No.
January 28, 2017 at 15:52
what can i say i’m so sory for those countries and i thanks GOD for mine isn’t in that list!!
the visa issuance now will be affected by the religion of the person who applies???
January 28, 2017 at 15:59
Very said thing, some people already sold their homes and quit their jobs and bought their flight tickets. Even packed
What will happen if the DV expires during this 90 days? Any idea?
January 28, 2017 at 16:04
I have no idea.
January 28, 2017 at 16:39
I am from Tanzania, i have a DV green card, can i travel to my country?
January 28, 2017 at 16:42
Yes.
January 28, 2017 at 16:53
Thanks Simon, ur such a wonderful person , one of rear ppl in the world, you been assisting me since 2014 when i won my dv , i didn’t had any idea on what to do ..God Bless real sometime i wish to do something for you even to meet with you. I live in Pennsylvania, Upper Darby, i would like to meet you pls
January 28, 2017 at 17:11
Pennsylvania, nice but cold!
January 28, 2017 at 16:57
Greeting from Libya Simon and thanks great man. I am understanding that this ban might be lifted if the governments of affected countries show cooperation and provide information about visa applicants in order to easily identify people who may pose any public threat. Am I right Simon? I hope so. Thanks
January 28, 2017 at 17:10
After the 90 days the ban could be extended based on countries that remain a threat – perhaps meaning those who don’t co-operate. But it is hard to guess what the fool is thinking.
January 28, 2017 at 17:08
Dear Simon, what about 2NL’s? Are people from these seven countries going to receive them in the meantime? What is your opinion on the subject?
January 29, 2017 at 21:12
Hi Simon, I want to know if Trump can take an another executive order to stop all dv lotery ? Just your mind
January 30, 2017 at 02:00
Not directly no. Although as we have seen he can make life difficult for us.
January 30, 2017 at 21:31
Thank you for all you do for us. God bless you.
February 3, 2017 at 06:22
hi birtsimon, Trump Signs Executive Order 100 U.S Visas per Year for Ethiopia is affected DV 2017 Winner?
February 3, 2017 at 14:32
Where are you reading this??