Presidential Proclamation: Travel Bans & Restrictions

Original communication sent on June 5, 2025

Citizens of certain countries may be affected by recent travel restrictions and bans that were issued by White House. We want to ensure that you are informed of how this update may affect you going forward.

Who will be affected by this Presidential Proclamation?

This proclamation only applies to individuals of specific nationality who were outside of the U.S. on the effective date of the Presidential Proclamation (June 9, 2025). Both F and J status students as well as B visa visitors of the specified countries will be affected, however Legal Permanent Residents and other noted immigrant and non-immigrant visas are excepted per Section 4 of the proclamation.

Nationals of the following 12 countries are currently fully restricted and limited from entry into the United States:

• Afghanistan
• Burma
• Chad
• Republic of the Congo
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eritrea
• Haiti
• Iran
• Libya
• Somalia
• Sudan
• Yemen

Nationals of the following 7 countries are currently partially restricted and limited from entry into the United States:

• Burundi
• Cuba
• Laos
• Sierra Leone
• Togo
• Turkmenistan
• Venezuela

Nationals from the following country may face future restrictions after further review.

• Egypt

What does this mean for your ability to enter the U.S. from abroad as a national of these countries (other than Egypt)?

If you are outside of the U.S. on the effective date of this proclamation (June 9, 2025), and you do not have a valid immigrant or nonimmigrant visa as of that date, you are not likely to be able to enter the U.S. while this proclamation is in effect, unless you have an exception.

• Entry into the U.S. by nationals in F-1/F-2, J-1/J-2 status and B-1/B-2 from all 19 of the countries, who do not already have a visa is prohibited. Limited exceptions and waivers exist and are further detailed in Section 3 and 5 of the proclamation.
• Entry into the U.S. by nationals of the 7 partial ban countries is allowed for other visa categories including H-1B/H-4, O-1, and others.
• Legal permanent residents and dual nationals who are entering the U.S. with the passport of a country not listed above are not restricted in their ability to enter the U.S.

I’m a new student for summer/fall (not from Egypt), and I already have a visa. Will I be able to enter the U.S.?

Already issued visas will not be revoked. If you are outside the U.S., and have a visa issued prior to June 9, 2025, there are no restrictions on your ability to enter the U.S. under this proclamation.

I am a new student (not from Egypt), will I be able to apply for and receive a student visa?

At this time, it is likely that you will be unable to receive a student visa and enter the U.S. until these bans and restrictions are lifted. However, this is a ban on entry and not on visa issuance. It is possible that you can obtain a visa for future entry to the U.S., however, this point is uncertain.

I’m a current student or alumni, what does this update mean for me?

• If you are inside the United States these bans and restrictions will not affect your ongoing nonimmigrant student status while you are in the U.S. 
• If you are travelling abroad and you have a valid visa that was issued prior to June 9, 2025, there are no restrictions on your ability to enter the U.S.
• If you  are travelling abroad and planning to re-enter the U.S. after the proclamation effective date (June 9, 2025), and you have an expired visa, you will be unable to re-enter the U.S. under your nonimmigrant student status until the restrictions are lifted. Please reach out to the ISSO through our advising services if you are in this situation so that we can discuss your options.

I’m Egyptian, what does this update mean for me?

If you are a new or continuing student from Egypt without a valid visa, and plan on travelling to the U.S., obtain a valid visa as soon as practicable.

How long will these restrictions be in effect?

These entry restrictions will be reviewed within 90 days, and every 180 days thereafter. After these reviews, these travel restrictions may be lifted to allow entry to the U.S., continued or modified.

The ISSO is here for you.

The ISSO will continue to keep you informed to the best of our ability and support you on your journey as an international student and beyond. You can reach out through your iComet Portal, join us for a Live Chat online, or schedule an appointment.