On September 24, 2017, a proclamation was made to augment the March 6, 2017, Executive Order (EO) 13780. The current restrictions set out under the March 6, 2017, Executive Order, in compliance with court modifications, are still in effect for citizens from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen. On October 18, 2017, new conditions will take effect for citizens from Chad, North Korea and Venezuela. http://www.gatech.edu/travel-visas 

Georgia Tech is sensitive to the impact of the executive orders on our community. The Office of International Education and the Office Human Resources strive to be a resource and advocate to Georgia Tech’s international faculty, student and scholar community and to all of our colleagues. 

OIE student/scholar advisors are available to individuals with questions by email at info@oie.gatech.edu, during walk-in advising hours, and by appointment, at 404-894-7475 and Global HR staff are available by appointment immigration@ohr.gatech.edu.

Sources and Additional Information:

• OIE Executive Order and Guidance website https://oie.gatech.edu/Executive_Order
• Presidential Proclamation Enhancing Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-Safety Threats https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/09/24/enhancing-vetting-capabilities-and-processes-detecting-attempted-entry
• FAQ document related to the Proclamation on Enhanced Vetting is available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/09/24/faq-proclamation-enhancing-vetting-capabilities-and-processes-detecting
• U.S. Department of State Presidential Proclamation on Visas  https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/diversity-visa/interview/visa-applicant-interview/Important-Annoucement.html

President Peterson’s remarks from March 2017 continue to ring true. “Georgia Tech is a stronger, better place because of the contributions of our international community. You are welcome here, and you are valued.”