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DOS Cable with Revised Guidance on Determining Close Family under EO 13780, Section 2C
Reuters obtained a DOS cable with revised guidance on the definition of "close family" exe,[t from Section 2(c) of Executive Order 13780 to further include "grandparents, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts and uncles, nephews and nieces, and cousins." Cable notes that since the court's order is prospective, posts do not need to reopen or readjudicate visa applications refused in accordance with the prior guidance regarding close family members.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 17071831.