Taking a Look at the New Travel Restrictions on the USA
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The United States has put in place fresh travel restrictions, impacting 19 nations in total. Of these, 12 countries are facing a complete travel ban, while another 7 have partial restrictions implemented. This move is part of a broader strategy to bolster national security and tighten immigration controls.
Countries with Full Entry Bans:
Certain individuals from the following countries will be barred from entering America, albeit with a few exceptions in place:- Afghanistan- Myanmar (Burma)- Chad- Republic of the Congo- Equatorial Guinea- Eritrea- Haiti- Iran- Libya- Somalia- Sudan- Yemen
Nations Facing Partial Travel Bans:
The United States is temporarily ceasing the issuance of specific visas for the following countries:- Burundi- Cuba- Laos- Sierra Leone- Togo- Turkmenistan- Venezuela
Specifically, the issuance of B-1 (business), B-2 (tourist), F (student), M (vocational student), and J (exchange visitor) visas will be put on hold for these countries.
Exemptions:
Although these restrictions are in place, several categories of individuals may still be allowed to enter or immigrate to the United States under specific circumstances, with the full list of exemptions yet to be announced.
Backstory:
These restrictions follow earlier travel restrictions initiated under President Trump's first term, which targeted predominantly Muslim countries and were later retooled and upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018[2][4]. The current measures aim to tackle national security and public safety concerns by limiting entry from high-risk counties[5].
In light of the new travel restrictions, the United States has barred entry for individuals from countries such as Afghanistan, Myanmar (Burma), and Chad, among others, due to the ongoing war-and-conflicts and policy-and-legislation concerns. Additionally, the issuance of specific visas has been temporarily suspended for certain countries like Burundi, Cuba, and Laos, citing politics and general-news issues regarding national security and public safety.
