Trump Travel Ban 2025: Straight Answers for Families and Visitors

What's in the new order?

On June 4, 2025, the President signed a proclamation that fully blocks entry from 12 countries and partially restricts entry from seven more. The White House says the move is about tightening security after a recent attack in Boulder, Colorado. The ban takes effect on Monday, June 9, 2025—that's just days away.

Which countries are on the list?

Full stop (no new visas, no tourism, no immigration): Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville), Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.

Partial stop (some categories—often tourists and business visitors—are blocked): Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.

If your passport is from one of these places, or you're applying for family members who live there, the order matters to you.

Are there any exceptions?

Yes. You still can travel to the US if you're a citizen of one of the countries listed in the proclamation if you're:

• Green card holder (lawful permanent resident).
• A person who already has a valid visa.
• A holder of a Special Immigrant Visa—for example, Afghans who worked for the US government.
• Adoptions
• An athlete in significant international sports events (think FIFA World Cup 2026 or The 2028 Summer Olympics).
• Case-by-case "national interest" waivers, decided by the Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

That sounds generous... but most first‑time applicants will still hit a wall.

Deadlines and domino effects

This is what we know for now and what we expect to see in the comming days:

• Embassy interviews scheduled on or after June 9 could be canceled or never set in the first place.
• USCIS forms filed inside the US (such as adjustment of status, extensions, asylum, etc.) are not automatically denied; however, you may face additional security checks.
• Airlines must turn away travelers without an approved waiver. Anyways, expect confusion at check‑in counters the first week or even a month. If you're a citizen of one of the affected countries, prepare for potential chaos at airports even if you're allowed to enter the US as per the proclamation.

What this means for your pending USCIS paperwork

If you're already in the queue—petition approved, waiting for the National Visa Center, or prepping for a consular interview—don't give up. USCIS hasn't canceled existing cases, and consular officers can grant waivers. The catch? You'll need rock‑solid documentation and razor‑clean forms. That's where Immiva comes in. Our platform walks you through USCIS forms and questions in plain English. No lawyer? No problem. You'll see every step spelled out before you hit submit.

How Immiva can lighten the load

• Guided checklists update automatically with the latest government rules.
• Smart form‑fill pulls your answers into all required USCIS and DOS forms—no copy‑paste errors.
• Human backup. Our support team speaks plain language and responds to emails within one business day. You get clarity, not canned responses.

Conclusion

The new Trump travel ban is big news, but it doesn't have to derail your American dream. Know the dates, know the exceptions, and use the right tools. Immiva is here to translate government red tape into everyday language and keep your application on track—no stress, no drama, just straight help when you need it most.