TLO ADVISORY #1: Filipino nationals who are green card holders are NOT covered by the travel ban of Trump’s January 27, 2017 Executive Order. Unless there are issues on your immigration history such as fraud, criminal convictions or proof of abandonment, Filipino green card holders will be allowed to enter the United States.
Secretary John Kelly of the Department of Homeland Security issued this statement on January 29, 2017: “In applying the provisions of the president’s executive order, I hereby deem the entry of lawful permanent residents to be in the national interest. Accordingly, absent the receipt of significant derogatory information indicating a serious threat to public safety and welfare, lawful permanent resident status will be a dispositive factor in our case-by-case determinations.”
If you have doubts about your legal permanent resident status (green card), you may consult with your immigration counsel before traveling.
