milestones like birthdays, funerals and weddings that were missed. some gave up on coming to the u.s. entirely and instead relocated to third countries. others were trapped in war zones. and so the data presents a photo a highlighting, just scratching the surface of the impact of the ban five years later, but there s so much more to say. a common misconception is that this was overturned by president biden and so as a result is no longer having an impact. just tell us how wrong is that assumption? how difficult is it today five years later for someone from a muslim country to immigrate to the united states? well, first and foremost you have folks who will never get that opportunity again. so while the biden administration has revoked and reversed the ban that doesn t include everyone. diversity visa winners also known as the lottery who have won a vees visa to come to the u.s. during those years were essentially told to apply again, and that s a once in a lifetime