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Original Date Announced
June 4, 2025President Trump issued Proclamation 10949, enacting total and partial restrictions on entry to the United States for citizens of 19 countries. With few exceptions, it completely bans entry into the United States by citizens of 12 countries (Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen) and partially suspends the entry of citizens of 7 countries (Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela) as visitors or students. It further directs the Secretary of State to review Egypt for consideration for additional restrictions.
The stated purpose of the restrictions is to protect the United States from terrorism and other national security and public safety threats, in keeping with EO 14161. The proclamation is effective 6/9/25.
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2025.06.04 Proclamation 10949 - Restricting Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the U.S. 2025.06.04 White House - Fact Sheet: President Trump Restricts the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the U.S.Effective Date
June 9, 2025Subsequent Trump and Court Action
June 7, 20252025.06.07 DOS - Suspension of Visa Issuance to Foreign Nationals to Protect the U.S.
DOS announced that in line with the presidential proclamation, it is fully suspending visa issuance to nationals of Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen for all nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories, with certain limited exceptions. It is also partially suspending visa issuance to nationals of Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela for nonimmigrant B-1/B-2 visitor visas and F, M, and J student and exchange visitor visas, and all immigrant visas, with certain limited exceptions.
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June 7, 20252025.06.07 CBP - Presidential Proclamation: Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals
CBP’s Carrier Liaison Program released information regarding the presidential proclamation described in this entry and its scope, exceptions, and documentation validation instructions. It states that carriers that transport travelers covered by the proclamation may be subject to a fine for each traveler brought to the United States.
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July 22, 20252025.07.22 DOS - Delegation of Authority Under Presidential Proclamation Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals
Pursuant to section 4(d) of the Presidential Proclamation, Secretary of State Marco Rubio delegated the authority "to determine that travel by a foreign national would serve a United States national interest" to the Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs. Where such a determination is made, the foreign national may be excepted from the suspensions of and limitations on entry imposed by the Presidential Proclamation.
The Delegation of Authority was dated June 9, 2025 but was published in the Federal Register on July 22, 2025.
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Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Presidential OrdersSubject Matter: Immigrant Visas Non-Immigrant VisasAgencies Affected:Associated or Derivative Policies
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Commentary
2025.06.18: Trump Travel Restrictions Bar Residents Needed at U.S. Hospitals - NYT
The New York Times reports that Trump administration's travel ban, visa restrictions, and pause on visa appointments have blocked an estimated 1,000 foreign medical residents from entering the U.S. on J-1 visas, which are used for educational and cultural exchange. Many of these residents were scheduled to begin working on July 1, especially in underserved communities. Though visa appointments have resumed after being suspended on May 27, the process now includes enhanced vetting, and many applicants remain in limbo. Hospital leaders warn the shortages could jeopardize patient care and disrupt critical residency programs.
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