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On December 16, 2025, President Trump expanded the travel ban to include 20 additional countries (Proclamation of December 16, 2025 published on whitehouse.gov and White House Fact Sheet on Proclamation of December 16, 2025).      This latest proclamation further restricts entry into the United States and follows the travel restrictions first announced on June 4, 2025 (New Presidential Proclamation Bans […]

Following President Trump’s initial public statements regarding the “pause” of immigration-related processes for nationals of countries already subject to his administration’s travel ban, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced significant changes to immigration processing for such nationals.  According to a newly released memorandum (PM-602-0192-PendingApplicationsHighRiskCountries-20251202.pdf) dated December 2, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will immediately place a processing hold on all pending immigration […]

As peak holiday travel season approaches, international travelers should review their travel documents and take steps in advance of international travel to avoid or minimize travel or immigration issues.  Tips for All Travelers  Make sure that you have a passport and visa or other valid travel document that will be […]