11 Countries of Concern Accounted For 23,357 Refugee Admissions Last Year; 36,952 in FY 2016
(CNSNews.com) – The Trump administration said Tuesday it will resume admitting refugees after a now-expired 120-day ban, but with tighter vetting procedures – and that applications of nationals from 11 countries of concern will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
In an executive order, President Trump said the secretary of state, secretary of homeland security and director of national security have advised that refugee admissions may now resume, since enhanced vetting improvements put in place are adequate to ensure the security and welfare of the U.S.
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