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First Trump-era National Interest Exception grants family visa

5/17/2026

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Daniel Black says Lucia may be the first National Interest Exception granted under orders signed by President Donald Trump.
Leandro Bermudez and his 7-year-old daughter Lucia returned to Utah after a visa was granted, due to letters from Sen. John Curtis, Rep. Burgess Owens, and 100 community members.
Bermudez said he will rest before returning to work and handling his son’s surgery, while Lucia missed school and may repeat grade.

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Daniel Black says Lucia may be the first National Interest Exception granted under orders signed by President Donald Trump.
Leandro Bermudez and his 7-year-old daughter Lucia returned to Utah after a visa was granted, due to letters from Sen. John Curtis, Rep. Burgess Owens, and 100 community members.
Bermudez said he will rest before returning to work and handling his son’s surgery, while Lucia missed school and may repeat grade.