Resuming the United States Refugee Admissions Program With Enhanced Vetting Capabilities
Executive Order 2017-23630
|Signed on October 25, 2017
45th Presidency
What it means
Resumes the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program which had been suspended for 120 days, while implementing enhanced vetting procedures for refugees. The order allows officials to apply special measures to certain categories of refugees who may pose security concerns.
Expected impact
- Enhanced security screening for refugees seeking entry to the United States
- Resumption of refugee processing and admissions after the temporary suspension
- Potential delays for applicants from countries deemed higher risk
- Additional administrative burden on immigration agencies implementing new vetting protocols
- Regular reviews of the refugee admission process with possible adjustments based on security assessments