in effect
Proclamation 10949, signed June 4, 2025, is a presidential order that suspends or restricts the entry of foreign nationals from 19 named countries into the United States. It invokes the President’s authority under Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which allows the President to bar entry of any class of aliens deemed detrimental to U.S. interests. The action follows a review process ordered in January 2025 and a report submitted by the Secretary of State on April 9, 2025.
Twelve countries — Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen — face a full suspension of entry for both immigrants and nonimmigrants, effective June 9, 2025. Seven additional countries — Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela — face a partial suspension, blocking immigrant visas and certain nonimmigrant visa categories (B-1/B-2 tourist/business, F/M student, and J exchange visitor), with consular officers directed to shorten the validity period of any other visa types still issuable. Visas already issued before the effective date are not revoked. The Secretary of State must submit a review within 90 days and every 180 days after that, assessing whether restrictions should be continued, changed, or lifted. A separate review of Egypt’s screening practices is also directed.
Nationals of the 19 listed countries who are outside the United States and do not already hold a valid visa as of June 9, 2025 are directly barred or restricted from obtaining entry. Lawful permanent residents, dual nationals traveling on a non-listed country’s passport, diplomats, certain athletes at major international competitions, immediate family members with DNA-verified relationships, and individuals already granted asylum or refugee status in the United States are exempt. U.S. consular offices and the Departments of State and Homeland Security are responsible for implementing and enforcing the restrictions.