ARTICLE · 01 FEBRUARY 2017

Navigating The United States Travel Ban

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The recently announced travel ban has resulted in uncertainty for employers in Canada. The following overview will provide guidance in developing a corporate strategy.

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The recently announced travel ban has resulted in uncertainty for employers in Canada. The following overview will provide guidance in developing a corporate strategy.

On January 27, 2017, President Trump signed an executive order entitled Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States. There has been a lot of confusion as to the extent of the ban and its potential impact on your organization. Over the last few days there have been many updates and changes in position by the US Department of State and the US National Security Advisor, some of which have been due to lawsuits that have been filed. The situation continues to evolve. For now, we can advise you of the following:

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