if we just focus on countries like iraq and syria, given everything they've been through, all the violence they have been through and somehow survived all the hopes they put towards this american dream and seeing it fulfilled and having the fresh start, that has all come crashing down right now. and then of course you have nationals from the other countries that are encompassed in this ban. at this stage people who wanted to go to america to continue their studies. people who wanted to visit family members. all of them at this stage don't know what to do. are not able to receive any guidance on when they can apply. you have families at this point that cannot reconnect with one another. that won't be able to see each other for who knows how long. because of this ban that has been put into place. not to mention that authorities have been caught completely unawares as well. and therefore, are unable to advise people on when they can travel at this stage there are so many unanswered questions. but really, poppy, at the crux