Immigration Lawyer Blog
On June 9, 2025, President Trump’s new travel ban took effect, blocking or limiting entry of nationals from 19 countries with limited exceptions. Framed as a national security measure, the order expands on his earlier bans, targeting nationals from countries with high visa overstay rates or those with limited cooperation with U.S. immigration enforcement.
Who is Impacted?
Full Suspension on 12 Country Nationals
Effective June 9th the travel ban suspends the entry of both immigrants and non-immigrants from 12 designated countries who are outside the United States and do not have a valid visa on the effective date of the proclamation, including Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
However, several key exceptions apply for lawful permanent residents (LPRs), immediate family members of U.S. citizens, dual nationals, athletes and teams competing in major international sporting events such as the World Cup and the Olympics, and others (a full list of exceptions is provided below).
Partial Suspension on 7 Country Nationals
A separate provision of Trump’s travel ban also imposes heightened visa restrictions on nationals from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela who are outside of the United States and don’t hold a valid visa.
For individuals from these countries, entry into the U.S. is suspended for both immigrant and nonimmigrant travelers holding B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M, or J visas. Consular officers are directed to limit the validity of any other nonimmigrant visas issued to these nationals to the extent permitted by law.