So let me start by saying I apologize. On behalf of all decent people in America I am sorry that we have inflicted Trump on the world. Trump won the election with a minority of the votes, but due to the electoral college system he was elected President. He is unwise, unintelligent and of poor personal character. He doesn’t represent the best of America, and most people in the USA are horrified by him. That said, he is our president. Yuk. So I apologize for that.
Yesterday he has issued two executive orders. In addition there was another DRAFT executive order that was published by a newspaper. Among other things, that order calls for a ban on immigrants from certain countries for 30 days. Many are assuming that executive order is already signed. It is not. Let me repeat. This executive order is not yet signed. It is not yet in force. Now I am not saying Trump won’t sign it, but he hasn’t yet. So right now, it is just a rumor.
However, he is an unwise man, so he may sign it at some point. So – people are concerned about what it will mean.
I thought I would post it here and explain a little of what it might mean.
So what is an executive order anyway. The President doesn’t make laws in the USA. He is charged with implementing laws. He has day to day control over the federal resources. So – he can’t just create a new law on a whim, BUT he can direct federal agencies on how they operate within the law. So – for example, he can’t pass a law that says all Mexicans are now considered illegal immigrants, but he can (and has) direct federal agencies to increase the rate of deportation of people here illegally or already subject to deportation. He would do that by increasing the resources available to the agencies and directing them to take action on laws we already have. OK, so what he has done to day is decide how some agencies will act.
An executive order might not always be followed. Some aspects might be an intention, but for whatever reason might not be followed through. For example on Jan 22, 2009 Obama issued an executive order to close the Detention Facilities at Guantánamo within 1 year of that date. Obama really believed that was the right thing to do and wanted to do it. Obama, unlike Trump, was a good president. But, those facilities were never closed and remain open to this date. So, despite the strength and clear meaning of an executive order it does not always mean that will happen.
The DRAFT executive order calls for a number of changes. Some of the changes are directives to tighten security controls in ways that may require further changes in the future, but for there would be one immediate impact. If he were to sign the order as drafted, there would be a temporary (30 day) ban on entries for people “from” the 7 countries (Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen.) The language is imprecise, and I am guessing it will need to be more clearly specified. But the point is that, initially at least the ban would be temporary.
Now, as I said, people need to wait until any such executive order is signed. Even now I am sure there are powerful teams working to either stop Trump signing that order or challenge it if signed. For now, nothing has changed. Even if the executive order does get signed, the effects won’t be immediately clear. That means it is not worth speculating on what the impacts could be. So – let’s stay calm, and wait and see what happens.
If you want to read the text of the DRAFT order, it can be found here.
July 26, 2017 at 04:35
Hello simon
any news on that E.ORDER
thank you
July 26, 2017 at 19:21
Nothing new since my most recent post – look to the right of the screen.
July 26, 2017 at 20:30
we won the Dv for fiscal year 2018 !
we are from sudan
my wife she is the Applicant and she have her cousin there in the united state
for me i have my uncle and cousins also
any hope before we will spend time and money ?
note : i called the KCC directly they didn’t give me clear answer and they asked me to follow the news !
some they are telling for bona fide first degree and others telling second degree
i check websites also many answers and vary.
please you have some help 🙂
thank you
July 26, 2017 at 22:26
First of all the ban as currently in effect will expire before DV2018 starts (unless extended).
Second, you can get clear information in this link – https://britsimonsays.com/travel-ban-terms-clarified/
July 27, 2017 at 11:07
Thank you Mr.Simon
Really Great Informations .it gave help and hope …lets wait and be calm
thank you again
June 27, 2017 at 17:48
I am from Yemen and a winner of the 2018 lottery. Yemen is one of the six countries that prevented its citizens from entering the United States in accordance with Trump’s decision, which was ratified yesterday by the Supreme Court.
My question .. Will Trump’s decision affect the operation of the Lottery Transactions 2018?
I feel very sad because of this decision … It was my dream to live with my children and work in a country of dreams and freedom America
June 27, 2017 at 18:52
We don’t know exactly what this decision means. All you can do is wait and see.
February 2, 2017 at 05:44
Then who elected Trump if everyone is ashamed of him?
February 2, 2017 at 17:51
Trump got about 60 million votes, Clinton got 65 million. However, the election system is skewed geographically giving some areas more “weight” than others.
Demographically, Trump had low most support from less well educated, middle aged people. Unfortunately there are a lot of less well educated people in the USA. The young and well educated voted overwhelmingly against Trump.
January 28, 2017 at 17:54
It seems everything is finished with dv2017 for these 7 country selectees particularly Iran. Its time to believe the current situation and forget all dreams we had in last 9 months to start our life in US. Lets prepare ourself for future without the dream of living in a democratic and liberal country at least for comming 4 years.
Tears are running down the cheeks of the statue of liberty.
January 28, 2017 at 08:55
He Signed it… lol we are all doomed 😀
anyways hmmm am gonna ask an unintelligent question
but simply is there any hope for 2017 applicants to somehow make it ?
like could the 2017 DV Program be an exception since you know it was pre the Trump Era ? and now it is just being processed during the fiscal year (I don’ know if am making any sense so please bare with me)
or our visas are treated same as all visas ?
From the looks of it things look really bad
Thanks for your time Simon.
January 28, 2017 at 15:33
DV is being treated like other classes of immigrants.
January 28, 2017 at 06:01
Dear BritSimon, The worst think I head is that counties like somalia were excluded from immigration so If I am called for an interview will I prepare for it or will I have a perception that I will be refused a vissa ? thanks for all your updates and support
January 28, 2017 at 06:09
I don’t know yet how the embassies will handle this. They may cancel interviews, or not. I just don’t know. We will find out more in a few days.
January 28, 2017 at 04:02
Since trump has signed the executive order does this affect DV visa process for european countries?
January 28, 2017 at 06:13
No.
January 28, 2017 at 02:00
Well as a greencard holder i ask u all to have faith in God,it takes God to be selected in the dv programme so no man can terminate God’s plan,i repeat no man can terminate God’ s plan,u watch and see.
January 28, 2017 at 06:34
As another GC holder I respect your faith in God but I ask from you to stick to the facts, please. This is not the place for preaching.
I believe it takes human laws and pure luck to be selected in DV lottery, that’s all. Man made the law that made it possible for us to be selected in DV lottery and man can change the law.
Thank you for understanding.
January 28, 2017 at 13:18
I personaly i hold a greencard because of God not because of any man.
January 27, 2017 at 19:58
Hello Brit. Thanks for all your sincere efforts for DV winners. I am the winner of 2017 and my CN is AS000053XX. Do you think we will be current by the VB in Feb 2017?
January 27, 2017 at 20:03
Dear Brit, sorry I forgot to say that I am from Iran.
January 27, 2017 at 23:43
I don’t know. Wait and see.
January 27, 2017 at 19:13
What if they(gc holders from those counteries) are on their vacation. They still cant enter us If this order gets executed?
January 27, 2017 at 19:34
We don’t know.
January 27, 2017 at 15:56
Hi mr britsimon
1. can trump stop dv lottery 2018 seclection from the 7 countries (Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen.)?
2. does his decision affects dv lottery 2017 visa issuing for these 7 countries?
January 27, 2017 at 17:39
Like I aid above. It is not yet a decision.
*IF* the EO was signed as is, it would cause delay. Future affects are unknown.
January 27, 2017 at 13:56
Hi brit ..
My case number is AF..37000
Submit ds260 on August 25 2016
Do u think i have a chance to get my interview on May or Juin or at less this year ?
Because im very stressed since VB Mars about without change for Africa . thank you
January 27, 2017 at 14:27
I have no prediction for the VB progress – but that number would be expected to get current.
January 27, 2017 at 14:52
Thank u So much
But do You think that the next visa bulletin will be increased for Africa? Ansewer with your experience ..
January 27, 2017 at 15:01
Probably.
January 27, 2017 at 15:05
Thanks for your great job
January 27, 2017 at 09:28
I am not Muslim, I was born in Venezuela I already got my visa but I have still to go to the US to activate my GC. Shall I book my ticket ASAP? my expire date is 27/03. Once you become LPR is possible to loose the status?
By the way, I really regret all the banned attitude not only with refugees and muslims but also with Mexican!
Honestly, I am feeling king of a dejavu every time I watch the TV, I feel like I am going back in time and I watching Chavez and his deplorable speech.
Lets keep the hope!
January 27, 2017 at 14:36
None of these measure (that are not active yet) affect your case. So behave as normal.
January 27, 2017 at 02:43
D.trump gon a be cancle of Dv lottery or Not ??
any idea sir
#from nepal
January 27, 2017 at 03:40
He hasn’t confided in me.
January 27, 2017 at 02:20
Thanks Simon and yes. We have to wait and see …. But meanwhile, May I know your idea about this articles?
Here clearly mention that EO can not be affected immigration program as section 202 (a)(1)(A). in this part says:
“…no person shall receive any preference or priority or be discriminated against in the issuance of an immigrant visa because of the person’s race, sex, nationality, place of birth, or place of residence.”
https://www.cato.org/blog/trumps-presidential-ban-immigration-certain-countries-illegal
So, it looks like they can not just easily ban people for coming in the US. What is your idea?
(the order in Trump’s draft referenced to section 212 of immigration law while, the section 202 of immigration law to be made against section 212 to let people rather than race, sex, nationality, place of birth, or place of residence can immigrate the US. )
Tnx
January 27, 2017 at 03:42
The executive order is not signed. So why are we speculating?
January 27, 2017 at 02:13
Hi Mr Simon, I won on DV 2017, travelled to Virginia, when applying for SSN today , they told me not required and I should receive it within 21 days from entry, however, some of my friends in Dv 2016, applied for SSN in Virginia, I’d like to know if it’s new rules? And what may happen if I returned back to my work before getting SSN?
Appreciate
EMAD
January 27, 2017 at 03:43
It isn’t a new rule. But if you asked them to apply for your DS260, that is probably what is happening.
January 27, 2017 at 10:36
Thanks for your reply, is there any case tracking for SSN? And if I couldn’t receive it during my presence in US, is it possible to postpone till I return back to US within 6 months or it will delay the issue of GC
Regard
Emad
January 27, 2017 at 14:32
No case tracking and no ability to postpone it. It normally arrives quickly though (about 2 weeks).
January 27, 2017 at 01:13
Hi Brit. It is just so heart breaking. So that means they will not schedule any interview any more?
January 27, 2017 at 01:27
Please re-read what I wrote.
January 27, 2017 at 00:44
Dear Simon, do you think Mr. Trump is going to cancel in the future the diversity program? Greetings from Honduras!
January 27, 2017 at 00:46
I don’t know.
January 26, 2017 at 23:23
Thank you Simon!!
January 26, 2017 at 21:20
Thank you sir alot.
January 26, 2017 at 21:14
Hi Brit , he can stop dv lottery fiscal year 2017 right now ?
January 26, 2017 at 22:54
No
January 26, 2017 at 23:24
Thank you sir to respond me
January 26, 2017 at 21:13
Thanks Simon… Since that day that i got the YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED text
I swear I have changed my life 🙂
I quit smoking and believe it or not I lost 98 pounds in 5 months….
started focusing on what am I gonna do in case i get issued a visa and all, where am gonna be staying and what will I be working… etc
but today is quite a black one.. Like I know since the very beginning it was a 50% chance and nothing is guaranteed but this one post really brought me down..
Last week I was extremely excited that i’ve finally saved up 500$ to cover the expenses of the interview (330$ for it and 150$ for traveling to Lebanon from Damascus) it isn’t a lot of money to most people but it took me 7 month to save up this much since the Syrian pound is worth 1 tenth of it’s value the pre civil war value keep in mind i work 12-14 hours a day 6 days a week
I know it is all in my head and maybe nothing will change (hopefully) but it was almost a death blow to my dreams…
No matter what happens I wanna thank you from the bottom of my heart for all what you’ve done.
Thank you Simon you are one hell of a great man, your replies made the darkest of my days ( your sarcasm is spot on 😀 (Which am probably gonna get some of on this post :D) )
Anyways man my ID this badge of shame is crushing my future once again.. :@
May the Lord bless you and your family man
and although am feeling quite anxious I do know that in a few month I will Post one hell of a post thanking you again and letting u know i got approved and am booking my flight tickets 🙂 to come buy u an ice cold beer or a cup of tea 😀
Bless you Simon.
January 26, 2017 at 22:58
Glad you enjoy the sarcasm. I’m not sure people understand the British sense of humor.
I think for now we just need to wait and see what he does. Hopefully we will still get to enjoy that beer/tea.
January 26, 2017 at 21:10
Thanks a million
Brit .
January 26, 2017 at 20:45
not applicable for nepal???right sir
January 26, 2017 at 22:59
Nepal has not been discussed.
January 26, 2017 at 20:37
hi simon,
i want to thank you because in some how your support/articles was excellent help for my immigration process,
i believe the biggest problem of the new president that he will never focus on developing the country like bill clinton or Obama,
he just want to show the world that all muslims are killers and terrorist, we are 1.6 billion Muslim in this earth you can find Muslims Doctors, business people, lawyers, educated people..etc and also a bad people like any religion or nation, no body can ignore that one day was a KKK group in america killing black people and you know the rest of the story,
he just focus on one thing ( Cause igniting sectarianism and racism among Americans ) to make sure raciest people will support him,
January 26, 2017 at 19:54
Hello again simon,
Thank you for the quick post, and thank you for showing and describing the other face in America, which is against “Collective Punishment”.
I do not if I am asking this question too early but I have to ask your help again,
With your help I have completed the DV process last year, I traveled with my wife and 4 kids to the U.S in November 2016 to activate our green card. stayed there for 11 days then came back to Syria to prepare for the relocation … you know the huge step.
We have the “admitted” stamp on our passports, and things going forward..intend to go back to the US in March and the rest of the family will follow in May or June.
Should I get worried or make delays in my plan?
Best regards
January 26, 2017 at 20:01
You mean you want me to anticipate the effects of the as yet non existent executive order that may or may not come into effect?
January 26, 2017 at 20:09
Sorry what I meant, according to your understanding to the draft, is there any possibility that it will affect our I-551?
January 26, 2017 at 23:03
I don’t think so as you are already an LPR.
January 26, 2017 at 19:47
Dear thanks for your Conaideration. Let me know please if there is any challange for DV lottery program for this Excutive Order.
January 26, 2017 at 19:44
First of all, I would like to thank you Simon for your efforts and I truly appreciate it.I have to say I am devastated to lose the opportunity that come once in a life time. I feel very discriminated. it was not my option to born in Iraq, we are not all terrorists. I was happy and excited when I won DV2017. I was thinking it is the time to pursue my dreams. I was hoping to go the US and start a new life. Trump destroyed everything. even if it is a 30 days ban, it will negatively influence the progress VBs and since my case is close to 8000 I will never get the 2nl.
January 27, 2017 at 20:07
I come from the West and feel so awful about the current political situation. Every day I fear more and more about what this man will do to the world. But please don’t lose hope! Like Simon says, there a millions of people who disagree and oppose this madman, and we stand with you! Remember, we stand with you and always will!
January 26, 2017 at 19:42
Thats really bad I was already anxious a little now it doesnt feel any better. Thank you for the early alert Simon we have strong hope.
January 26, 2017 at 19:20
Hi Brit,
I have an interview at the end of March, is that in the worst cases this DT can arrest the DVLOTTERY of here fun March?
Thank you
January 26, 2017 at 19:39
The point of the post was to inform and suggest we don’t speculate.
January 26, 2017 at 19:16
Yo our main man Brit
January 26, 2017 at 18:59
Thanks Brit for this great job
January 26, 2017 at 20:40
kak are u kurdish?
January 26, 2017 at 18:59
Thank you Simon for giving us hope. U r the best