WASHINGTON — What is a bona fide relationship and why does it matter? It’s the basis for the implementation of the president’s travel ban, and after the Supreme Court’s ruling that the ban can be partially enforced , the Trump administration has set new criteria for visa applicants from six mainly Muslim nations and all refugees that require a “close” family or business tie to the United States. The new rules took effect at 8 p.m. ET Thursday following the State Department sending a cable to all U.S. embassies and consulates late Wednesday, which was obtained first by The Associated Press. Who qualifies as “close” family? A parent, a spouse, child or sibling. According to the New York Times, this also includes step siblings. Visas that have already been approved will not be revoked, but instructions issued by the State Department say new applicants from Syria, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Iran and Yemen must prove a relationship with a parent, spouse, child, adult son or daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law or sibling already in the United States to be eligible. The same requirement, with some exceptions, holds for would-be refugees from all nations who are still awaiting approval for admission to the U.S…. Read full this story
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