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Update: Current Travel Advisory

December 3, 2025

International students, faculty, and staff: If you are planning international travel over the coming weeks, be aware that U.S. federal travel restrictions continue to evolve and could impact some international citizens' ability to enter or reenter the country.

Current Travel Cautions

If you have questions or concerns about your international travel plans, reach out to us.

H-1B Petition Pending

For H-1B faculty and staff: If you have an extension, change of status, or change of employer petition pending with USCIS, we recommend exercising caution: Do not travel outside the United States until the petition is approved. Read the H-1B Visa Fee Increase alert. 

Duration of Status (D/S)

For F-1 and J-1 students, faculty, and staff: If the proposed D/S rule is published and goes into effect while you are abroad, you may be subject to the new regulations when you reenter the U.S. Read the Sept. 8 alert about the proposed rule to end D/S.

Travel Ban

For citizens of travel ban countries: We strongly encourage you to avoid international travel and remain in the U.S.—even if you have a valid visa for reentry. The travel ban could be extended to additional countries soon. We encourage caution until more details are known. Read updated travel ban information below.

Travel Resources

Update: Travel Ban

A travel ban affecting citizens of 19 countries took effect on June 9, 2025. This presidential proclamation only applies to citizens of the designated countries who are outside the U.S. and do not have a valid visa. Entrance into the United States is "fully" restricted for nationals of 12 countries and "partially" restricted for nationals of seven countries.

  • Entry is fully restricted for citizens of these countries: Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
  • Entry is partially restricted for citizens of these countries: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.

On December 2, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a pause in processing new and pending immigration applications from these 19 countries, including applications for green cards, citizenship, and asylum. This action currently affects very few members of the Cornell community, but we encourage caution until more details are known. The Trump administration has indicated that more countries could be added to the travel ban soon. 

Please reach out to us directly if you are from one of the affected countries and have questions about your status. The International Services team continues to monitor the situation. We will provide updates if additional restrictions are implemented.

If your home country is on the list...

  • The ban does not impact your immigration status if you are currently in the United States.
  • We strongly encourage you to avoid international travel and remain in the U.S.—even if you have a valid visa for reentry.
  • While the ban technically exempts those holding a valid visa, you should expect additional scrutiny at the border and likely restrictions on entering the U.S.

Stay informed by checking International Services alerts for the most up-to-date guidance. Additional useful information can be found on the Executive Orders site (NetID login required). Subscribe to receive important updates and our monthly newsletter by email. (International students are automatically subscribed.)