New Travel Ban - June 2025
On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting entry into the U.S. for nationals of certain countries, citing national security and public safety concerns. The ban took effect on June 9, 2025, and applies to individuals who were outside the U.S. and did not hold a valid visa as of that date.
🔴 Full Travel Ban (No Entry for Immigrants or Nonimmigrants)
Applies to nationals of 12 countries:
Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen
🟠 Partial Travel Ban (Limited Entry & Shorter Visa Validity)
Applies to 7 countries and affects immigrants and certain nonimmigrant visas (B-1, B-2, F, M, J):
Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, Venezuela.
Exceptions Include:
U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents
Dual nationals traveling on a non-restricted passport
Diplomats and NATO visa holders (A, G, C, NATO categories)
Certain family-based immigrant applicants
Athletes and coaches for major international events
Special immigrants, asylees, refugees, and certain humanitarian cases
⚠️ What This Means
Although individuals from affected countries can still apply for visas or schedule interviews, approval is not guaranteed. Some may face denial based on these restrictions. Case-by-case exceptions are possible but not well-defined.
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has prepared a useful flyer summarizing the information about the travel ban.
If you may be impacted, consult an immigration attorney.