Syrians banned entering America

The White House announced that US President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation expanding travel restrictions to the United States, a move he described as aimed at strengthening national security and protecting public safety.

The new decision is based on updated assessments of security risks and the level of cooperation from countries in information sharing and vetting. It includes a complete ban on entry for citizens of several countries, including Syria, as well as South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.

The proclamation also imposes a complete ban on entry for holders of travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority and tightens restrictions on countries previously subject to partial bans, making them subject to complete bans, namely Laos and Sierra Leone.

The White House explained that among the reasons for the decision are the continued administrative and security challenges in a number of the affected countries, in addition to high rates of overstaying for holders of certain types of visas.

According to official data, the overstay rate among holders of business or tourist visas (B1/B2) from Syria reached 7.09%, while it rose to 9.34% among holders of student, cultural exchange, and training visas (F, M, and J).

The statement noted that the decision includes exceptions, such as for legal permanent residents of the United States, holders of valid visas, and special categories like diplomats and athletes, as well as cases where the administration deems entry to be in the national interests of the United States.

The White House emphasized that the measure aims to prevent the entry of individuals for whom the United States lacks sufficient information to assess the risks they may pose, in addition to addressing issues related to unreliable travel documents and the refusal of some countries to cooperate in repatriating their citizens subject to deportation.

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