Google, Facebook and others to send Trump open letter opposing immigrant ban

Some of the largest companies in the US have drafted a letter to be sent to President Donald Trump outlining their disagreement with his executive order to temporarily suspend the entrance of immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries.

Trump signed the order last week to widespread criticism from many high-profile figures both inside and outside the US.

Now Google, Apple, Facebook and a raft of others have prepared the letter to the President voicing their discontent with the policy. A draft of the letter was obtained by Bloomberg, in which the companies speak about their concern for visa holders who will be affected by the ban.

The other companies reportedly ready to sign the letter include Uber, Stripe, CPG and several other manufacturing companies.

"We share your goal of ensuring that our immigration system meets today's security needs and keeps our country safe," read the letter, which has yet to be finalised.

"We are concerned, however, that your recent executive order will affect many visa holders who work hard here in the United States and contribute to our country's success. In a global economy, it is critical that we continue to attract the best and brightest from around the world."

"While security and vetting procedures can and should always be subject to continuous evaluation and improvement, a blanket suspension is not the right approach," it continued.

Many major tech companies denounced Trump's policies during his election campaign, but have met with the President since his victory in order to share views about the near future for US business.

"As you contemplate changes to the nation's complex and interconnected immigration policies, whether business and employment-based visas, refugees or DACA, we hope that you will use us as a resource to help achieve immigration policies that both support the work of American businesses and reflect American values," it concluded.