The US administration explained that legal permanent residents, holders of green cards will not face refusal of entry into the country, reports Reuters with reference to the official White house spokesman Sean Spicer.
In the instructions for execution of the decree of the President of Donald trump has made the appropriate clarification.
The question, is prohibited entry into the United States citizens who have fallen under the restrictions of the countries, if they have a green card, remained by far the most confusing, the Agency said. Initially it was assumed that restrictions will affect, and this circle of people.
27 Jan trump has signed a decree according to which the territory of the USA prohibited the entry of citizens of seven countries: Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Syria, Somalia and the Sudan. In addition, for a period of 120 days suspended accepting Syrian refugees.
As explained by the American President, this measure is not directed against Muslims, but against terrorists. According to him, the issuance of visas to citizens of all countries will resume as soon as additional measures will be taken in security policy within 90 days.
Green card (green card) — identity card or so-called ID card proving the existence of residence permit of a person who is not a U.S. citizen, but permanently living there, and granting the right of employment in the territory of this country.