A travel ban affecting citizens of 19 countries took effect on June 9, 2025. On December 16, the White House announced a significant expansion of the ban beginning on January 1 at 12:01 a.m. EST. The travel ban list now includes 38 fully and partially restricted countries. 

This presidential proclamation only applies to citizens of the designated countries who are outside the U.S. and do not have a valid visa. 

For citizens of travel ban countries: We encourage caution. Avoid international travel and remain in the U.S. at this time. 

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. Consult the Current Travel Advisory alert for more information and resources.

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. 

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