U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban has been in place for several days now. The ban has been blocking people from 7 Muslim-majority nations from entering the United States. As a result, several lawsuits have been filed against the ban. On January 28th, a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. ruled that people from these countries can be detained while their cases are being heard. If you are a U.S. resident from one of these countries, you will still not be allowed to enter the country.
Transfer visas
Transfer visas are granted when two countries issue a visa for the same purpose (ex: student visa) or if one country is unable to provide evidence that the other country will not overstay. These visas are granted for a defined period of time and they expire at the end of that period. To apply for a transfer visa, you’ll need to request it from the consulate of the country you will be traveling to. You’ll need to submit two types of documents: 1) proof that you have a valid visa for the country you are traveling to, 2) proof that you are eligible to enter the country. Each consulate will have different requirements for proof. You can find out more on how to apply for a transfer visa by contacting the consulate you will be traveling to.
Stay and work in the US for 2 years
Stay and work in the US for 2 years
What can you do now?
If you or someone you know was impacted by the travel ban, you may be eligible for a refund. To apply for a refund, you’ll need to fill out a form on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website. If you have another type of visa, like a B-1 or B-2 visa, the forms on the CBP website may not be correct. So, you’ll need to call a U.S. embassy or consulate to verify if you’re eligible. Call these numbers to check:
Are you prohibited from traveling to the US for 90 days?
On Friday, President Trump signed a new travel ban that significantly restricts the number of travelers from several countries. It extends the ban to include Iran, North Korea, Syria, Yemen, and Somalia, and indefinitely bans travelers from Chad, Libya, and parts of Venezuela. Additionally, the order indefinitely bans Syrian refugees and temporarily suspends all refugee admissions into the United States. The order will be enforced at the U.S. border and ports of entry. The new travel ban is the third order from the administration to restrict travel to the United States.
What to do if you are stopped by US border
If you are planning a visit to the US, be prepared for potential delays and security checks. The US border is a massive, complicated area, and travelers can be stopped for a variety of reasons. It is often a better idea to plan ahead to avoid trouble. You can find helpful information about what to expect at a US border here.