New Proclamation Restricts Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect U.S. Security
Impact Score: 4
Timeline: Effective January 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. EST
Summary: The proclamation enforces comprehensive entry restrictions on foreign nationals from numerous countries with inadequate screening and vetting practices to safeguard U.S. national security and public safety. It extends and modifies previous measures, involving full and partial suspensions on multiple countries, while providing specific exceptions. Regular 180-day reviews will assess the continuation or adjustment of these restrictions. The policy impacts institutions like Vanderbilt University in areas such as international student enrollment, researcher recruitment, and related services.
Key Actions: Vanderbilt should monitor affected countries, enhance support for impacted students and scholars, adjust recruitment strategies, strengthen global partnerships, focus research on geopolitical effects, and ensure legal compliance with immigration policies.
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