The plan could slow down refugee admissions even after the end of a 120-day ban on most refugees instituted by the Trump administration while it reviews vetting procedures. A State Department official declined to comment on any refugee vetting processes while the review is underway. Of the nearly 85,000 refugees admitted to the United States in the 2016 fiscal year, about 72 percent were women or children, according to the State Department. Total processing time for refugees to enter the United States now averages about 18 to 24 months, according to the State Department. The US Supreme Court eventually allowed it to go in effect for all refugees except those with close ties to the United States.

Source: bd News24 October 19, 2017 21:56 UTC