Overview
- A Nov. 15 New York Times report says the administration is considering stricter vetting of permanent-residence applications for people from the 12 countries covered by June’s entry ban.
- The contemplated change would extend scrutiny to categories previously excluded from the restrictions, including green card applicants.
- Japanese outlets relayed the NYT reporting via Kyodo on Nov. 17 local time, presenting it as a developing proposal.
- The listed countries include Iran and Myanmar, according to the republished reports.
- No policy details or timeline have been announced, and coverage notes the move could further narrow settlement pathways for affected migrants.