On June 4, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation that fully restricts nationals of 12 countries from entering the United States and partially restricts those from 7 other countries. The travel ban does not apply to U.S. lawful permanent residents, existing U.S. visa holders, dual citizens of non-restricted countries, certain visa categories, and individuals whose entry serves U.S. national interests.

The countries affected by the full suspension include Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Meanwhile, the partial suspension of entry into the United States applies to immigrants as well as nonimmigrants on B, F, M, and J visas from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.  

The proclamation cites inadequate screening and vetting processes, high visa overstay rates, lack of cooperation in sharing identity and threat information, presence of terrorism, and failure to accept removable nationals as justifications for the travel restrictions.  

The proclamation is effective June 9, 2025. The restriction on travel does not apply to those who hold visas issued prior to the effective date.  

Citizens of the restricted counties should consult with qualified immigration counsel to evaluate legal options and address any questions they may have regarding these new restrictions. Foster LLP will continue to monitor changes in immigration benefits and will provide additional updates via our firm’s website at fosterglobal.com.