For too long, presidents from both parties have allowed immigrants from around the world to abuse our nation’s immigration system, but President Donald Trump took a small but significant step this week to end those abuses. A sovereign nation starts with a secure border and a visa process that weeds out bad-faith applicants.

This past Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent a diplomatic cable to all diplomatic missions directing them to add two questions to the screening process for all visa applicants: “Have you experienced harm or mistreatment in your country of nationality or last habitual residence?” and “Do you fear harm or mistreatment in returning to your country of nationality or permanent residence?” Only applicants who answer “no” to both questions will be allowed to continue with their visa applications.