Since President Trump announced a new travel ban, our inbox has been flooded with questions like these. If you're worried, you're not alone. In this post, we break down what the order really says, who it blocks, when it starts, and how you can still move your immigration paperwork forward. No legal gobbledygook—just clear answers.
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.
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.
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:
That sounds generous... but most first‑time applicants will still hit a wall.
This is what we know for now and what we expect to see in the comming days:
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.
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.
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