Trump Administration Travel Ban: What You Need to Know

On June 4, 2025, the Trump administration issued a travel ban restricting visa issuance and entry to the US for nationals from select countries. This order fully bans entry for citizens of 12 countries and imposes partial restrictions on entry for nationals of seven additional countries. The policy takes effect on June 9, 2025, for an initial period of 90 days, with mandatory reviews conducted every 180 days thereafter.

Policies like the travel ban create uncertainty and hardship for thousands of families, students, and businesses. If you have questions about how this policy may affect you or someone you know, contact us or call us at (470) 428-3200 for a consultation with one of our Atlanta immigration attorneys.

At Antonini & Cohen, we know how.

Who Is Affected?

The travel ban applies to foreign nationals from the countries listed below who are outside the United States as of June 9, 2025, and who did not have a valid US visa as of June 4, 2025.

The travel ban does not affect those who already possess a valid visa, nor does it revoke existing visas. Additionally, the policy does not apply to individuals who have been granted asylum, refugee status, or protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT); nor does it apply to those who are actively seeking such protection.

Countries with Full Travel Bans

The order prohibits the issuance of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, as well as entry into the US, for foreign nationals from the following countries:

• Afghanistan

• Burma

• Chad

• Republic of Congo

• Equatorial Guinea

• Eritrea

• Haiti

• Iran

• Libya

• Somalia

• Sudan

• Yemen

Countries with Partial Travel Bans

The partial ban suspends the issuance of B, F, M, and J visas (visitor and student visas). It also instructs US consulates to "reduce the validity" of other nonimmigrant visas from these countries, further limiting entry and duration of stay.

• Burundi

• Cuba

• Laos

• Sierra Leone

• Togo

• Turkmenistan

• Venezuela

Travel Ban Exemptions and Exceptions

Foreign nationals from the affected countries can still enter the US if they are:

• Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)

• Dual nationals traveling with a passport from a non-barred country

• Holders of specific diplomatic and international organization visas (A, C, G, NATO series)

• Athletes, team staff, and family traveling for major global sporting events (e.g., Olympics, World Cup)

• Immediate relatives of US citizens (with clear and convincing evidence of relationship)

• Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders

• US government employees with SIVs

• Iranian religious or ethnic minorities eligible for immigrant visas

• Individuals for whom the Attorney General finds are national interest

We Are Here to Help

If you or someone you know is from one of the 19 countries listed above and plans to travel to or apply for a US visa, contact us or call (470) 428-3200 today to schedule a consultation with one of our top Atlanta immigration attorneys. We will evaluate all of your options and create a detailed plan of action for your immigration journey.

At Antonini & Cohen, we know how.