How will the Trump travel ban affect my immigration status 

The Trump administration’s strict immigration policy is prompting many legal questions. Individuals that are currently in the process of petitioning for residency or citizenship now face a great deal of uncertainty regarding their immigration status. The ramifications of Trump’s travel ban might be affected by upcoming court rulings, so it’s important for every immigrant to understand how their situation might be affected.

Within the first few weeks of Donald Trump’s presidency, the administration enacted new rules concerning US immigration policy. This immigration plan had two main points: (1) individuals with refugee status would be prohibited from entering the country for 120 days and (2) immigrants from some countries would be temporarily unable to enter the country. The seven countries affected are Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Iraq, Syria, and Iran. It remains to be seen how or if these immigration plans will be enforced because federal judges have currently blocked the travel ban from being fully enacted. This ongoing issue might affect how thousands of immigrants engage the US immigration system.

During the first few days of the Trump administration’s plan, there were many reports of immigrants being detained or even turned around at the airport. If Trump’s immigration ban is not struck down by federal courts, then immigrants from certain countries could face major problems upon their entry to the US. It is advised that all immigrants affected by these rules should speak with an attorney about their particular situation

Presently, immigrants from other parts of the world are unaffected by the travel ban, but it is not unreasonable to suggest that the administration may further restrict its immigration policy.

Two pillars of Trump’s immigration plan are the construction of a border wall and increased funding for immigration enforcement. Reports are being released about the Trump administration’s plan to hire tens of thousands of border patrol agents and law enforcement officials. If this is enacted, then immigrants are strongly encourage to keep their immigration paperwork up-to-date to ensure that they don’t risk removal.

Because these changes have only taken place in the last few weeks, it is unclear if immigrants will face long-term delays in their visa petitions. Because many agency executives have recently changed, it is quite possible that wait times will increase in the near future. Speak with your attorney about your wait time and check the USCIS Visa Bulletin for information.

When it comes to your immigration status, it is always best to speak with an attorney. At the Law Offices of Malvern C. Burnett , our team will help you figure out how new immigration laws will affect your travel situation. Call us today at 800-208-8472 to speak with a legal professional and schedule a consultation with our team.