Trump travel ban
Trump Expands US Travel Ban: Complete List of 27 Countries Facing Full and Partial Restrictions
Dec 17, 2025 05:16 pm CST
President Trump has expanded the US travel ban to include Palestine and seven other new countries, citing national security concerns and inadequate vetting capabilities. The expanded ban now includes 20 countries under full restrictions and 19 nations facing partial visa limitations, primarily affecting immigrant, tourist, student, and exchange visitor visas. The White House justifies these measures by pointing to security threats, unreliable documentation systems, and weak information sharing protocols.
Trump Administration Expands Travel Ban to 20 Additional Countries and Palestinian Authority: Full Analysis and Impact
Dec 17, 2025 10:40 am CST
The Trump administration has significantly expanded US travel restrictions to include 20 additional countries and the Palestinian Authority, doubling the number of nations affected by entry limitations. Five countries now face complete travel bans, while 15 others face partial restrictions. The expanded policy, effective January 1, affects both visitors and immigrants with specific exemptions for certain visa holders. Officials cite document fraud, vetting challenges, and security concerns as key justifications for these sweeping changes.
Trump Expands U.S. Travel Ban to Include Seven More Countries and Palestinian Authority Passport Holders
Dec 17, 2025 05:33 am CST
President Trump has expanded U.S. travel restrictions by adding seven more countries including Syria, and Palestinian Authority passport holders to the travel ban list. The White House cited national security concerns, stating the ban targets foreigners who may threaten Americans or undermine U.S. institutions. This expansion follows a deadly attack in Syria and includes restrictions on several African nations and Laos, while maintaining bans on countries like Afghanistan and Yemen.
Trump's New Immigration Policy Could Restrict Green Cards for Travel Ban Nationals: What You Need to Know
Nov 16, 2025 12:56 pm CST
The Trump administration is preparing a significant change to immigration policy that would use nationality as a negative factor when evaluating green card and other benefit applications for people from 19 countries under the travel ban. This policy shift would affect individuals already in the US, with critics calling it an escalation in restrictions on legal immigration.