Trump Administration Issues Proclamation Restricting Entry from 19 Countries
Based on the Legislative Bulletin, The Immigration Forum – June 6, 2025
The Trump administration has expanded its travel restrictions with a new presidential proclamation, announced on June 4, 2025, and set to take effect on June 9, targeting nationals from 19 countries.
What’s in the Proclamation?
Full Entry Ban:
Complete visa and entry prohibitions for citizens of 12 countries—including both immigrant and non‑immigrant visas. The affected nations are:
Afghanistan, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
Partial Restrictions:
Visa limitations (excluding work visas) for citizens from 7 additional countries: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
Who’s Not Affected?
Certain individuals are exempt from the ban, including:
- U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders)
- Dual nationals traveling on a different passport
- Travelers on diplomatic or official visas (A, G, etc.)
- Athletes, entertainers, staff, and families for major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup or 2028 Olympics
- Afghans holding Special Immigrant Visas and persecuted religious minorities from Iran
Also, existing visa holders whose visas were issued before June 9 remain valid—though future applications from these countries will likely be denied.
Why This Matters
The administration bases the proclamation on national security concerns, highlighting unreliable identity verification, high visa overstay rates, and potential terrorism links. It follows a similar pattern to prior measures, such as the 2017 “travel ban,” though this version avoids the term “Muslim ban” and incorporates regular reviews every 90–180 days.
Who’s Impacted?
- Future visa applicants from the 19 affected countries face major hurdles for tourist, student, exchange, and immigrant visas.
- Already-approved visa holders remain unaffected—provided they enter before the ban’s effective date.
- Immigrants in process may see their status and permission to travel disrupted.
- Families and communities spread across borders may encounter sudden separation or blocked access.
Looking Ahead
The decree aligns with Trump’s campaign promises to tighten immigration protocols. However, the restrictions are designed with legal safeguards—exemptions and scheduled reviews—to withstand judicial scrutiny. Still, further legal challenges cannot be ruled out.
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This update is based entirely on the official proclamation summarized in the June 6, 2025, Legislative Bulletin of The Immigration Forum. No changes or additions were made beyond the original content.