Travel & Visa

New Travel Restrictions – Effective June 9, 2025

On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a new proclamation titled "Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats." The order introduces new travel restrictions that take effect on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. (EDT).

Affected Countries

Full Entry Ban (12 countries):
Individuals from the following countries are subject to a full entry ban under both immigrant and nonimmigrant visa categories: Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.

Partial Restrictions (7 countries):
Individuals from these countries face restrictions on specific visa types, including B-1/B-2 (tourist/business), F (student), M (vocational student), and J (exchange visitor) visas: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.

What This Means for Students

If you’re currently inside the U.S.:

• Do not travel internationally if you're from one of the affected countries.
• Stay in the U.S. to avoid potential issues with re-entry once the restrictions go into effect.

If you’re currently outside the U.S.:

• If you're from one of the affected countries and already hold a valid visa, you should return to the U.S. as soon as possible.
• Make sure you’re carrying a valid passport, a valid F-1 visa, and an I-20 with a current travel signature.
• Keep in mind: the restrictions begin at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Monday, June 9, so your time to return is limited.

If you have questions or need to discuss your situation, please contact our office directly.

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