On June 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation titled “Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats.” Effective June 9, 2025, the proclamation imposes full or partial entry restrictions on nationals from 19 countries.
✦ 12 countries are subject to full entry bans:
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- Afghanistan
- Burma (Myanmar)
- Chad
- Republic of the Congo
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Iran
- Libya
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Yemen
✦ 7 additional countries face partial restrictions, which may include enhanced screening measures or limitations on certain visa categories, such as B-1, B‑2, B-1/B-2, F, M, and J visas:
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- Burundi
- Cuba
- Laos
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- Turkmenistan
- Venezuela
Lawful permanent residents, dual nationals traveling on passports from non-restricted countries, diplomats, and representatives to international organizations are exempt from the proclamation. Additional exemptions apply to individuals traveling for significant international events – such as the 2026 World Cup or 2028 Olympics – as well as to certain family-based immigrant visa applicants, including adopted children. Specific exceptions also apply to Afghan Special Immigrant Visa holders and immediate relatives of U.S. citizens.
Individuals from the affected countries who are currently in the United States are strongly advised to refrain from international travel unless absolutely necessary, and to consult with an immigration attorney before departure. Reentry may be denied even with a valid visa. Employers and individuals with pending applications or upcoming travel plans should closely monitor developments and prepare for possible delays or increased scrutiny at ports of entry.
As this policy takes effect, we anticipate that it will face legal challenges in U.S. courts. Civil rights groups and immigration advocates are likely to contest the proclamation on constitutional and statutory grounds, particularly arguing that it unfairly targets certain nationalities. The legal outcomes of these challenges may influence the future scope and enforcement of the policy, as well as broader discussions on the limits of executive authority in immigration matters.