{"id":2871,"date":"2025-06-14T20:28:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T20:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/aurora-newmarket-on\/?p=2871"},"modified":"2025-10-14T20:29:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T20:29:41","slug":"u-s-travel-ban-what-immigrants-visa-holders-and-families-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/aurora-newmarket-on\/u-s-travel-ban-what-immigrants-visa-holders-and-families-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Travel Ban: What Immigrants, Visa Holders and Families Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/aurora-newmarket-on\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/us-travel-ban-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/aurora-newmarket-on\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/us-travel-ban-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/aurora-newmarket-on\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/us-travel-ban-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/aurora-newmarket-on\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/us-travel-ban-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>On June 4, 2025,\u00a0<\/strong>President Trump signed a proclamation implementing a comprehensive\u00a0<strong>U.S. travel ban\u00a0<\/strong>affecting nationals from\u00a0<strong>19 countries<\/strong>. The<strong>\u00a02025 immigration restriction<\/strong>\u00a0took effect on\u00a0<strong>June 9, 2025<\/strong>, impacting travellers, immigrants and their<strong>\u00a0U.S.-based families.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This action was based on the presidential proclamation titled:\u00a0<strong>\u201cRestricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This proclamation outlines new entry restrictions under\u00a0<strong>Section 212(f)\u00a0<\/strong>of the Immigration and Nationality Act due to concerns over vetting, deportation refusal, and national security threats.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding the policy is crucialfor anyone navigating the current immigration process.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How The 2025 U.S. Travel Ban Works<\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>U.S. travel ban of 2025<\/strong>\u00a0is a federal order that suspends entry into the United States, either fully or partially, for nationals from countries identified as lacking proper background check systems or refusing to cooperate with U.S. deportation efforts.<\/p>\n<p>There are\u00a0<strong>two categories of restrictions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Entry Suspension (12 Countries)<\/h2>\n<p>Nationals from the following countries are affected by a\u00a0<strong>full U.S. entry suspension\u00a0<\/strong>under the 2025 U.S. travel ban policy:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Afghanistan:<\/strong>\u00a0Controlled by Taliban, lacks competent authority for document issuance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Burma (Myanmar):<\/strong>\u00a027% tourist visa overstay rate, deportation refusals<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chad:\u00a0<\/strong>Nearly 50% tourist visa overstay rate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Republic of the Congo:<\/strong>\u00a030% tourist visa overstay rate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Equatorial Guinea:<\/strong>\u00a070% student visa overstay rate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eritrea:<\/strong>\u00a0No criminal records available, deportation refusals<\/li>\n<li><strong>Haiti:<\/strong>\u00a031% tourist visa overstay rate, lacks a central authority<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iran:<\/strong>\u00a0State sponsor of terrorism, deportation refusals<\/li>\n<li><strong>Libya:<\/strong>\u00a0No central authority, terrorist presence<\/li>\n<li><strong>Somalia:<\/strong>\u00a0Terrorist haven, no government control<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sudan:<\/strong>\u00a026% visa overstay rate, inadequate vetting<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yemen:<\/strong>\u00a0No central authority, active U.S. military operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partial Entry Suspension (7 Countries)<\/h2>\n<p>These countries face\u00a0<strong>partial visa restrictions<\/strong>\u00a0under the U.S. travel ban, targeting specific visa types, primarily targeting\u00a0<strong>tourist visas (B1\/B2)<\/strong>,<strong>\u00a0student visas (F)<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>vocational student visas (M)<\/strong>, and exchange\u00a0<strong>student visas (J)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Burundi:<\/strong>\u00a015% tourist visa overstay rate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cuba:<\/strong>\u00a0State terrorism sponsor, deportation refusals<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Laos<\/strong>: 35% tourist visa overstay rate, deportation issues<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sierra Leone<\/strong>: Deportation non-compliance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Togo:<\/strong>\u00a019% tourist visa overstay rate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turkmenistan:<\/strong>\u00a015% tourist visa overstay rate<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Venezuela:<\/strong>\u00a0Lacks competent authority, deportation refusals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Still Enter?<\/h2>\n<p>Certain individuals are\u00a0<strong>exempt from the 2025 travel ban<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protected Status Holders<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0<strong>U.S. Permanent Residents<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>(Green Card holders)\u00a0<\/strong>from any country<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Refugees and asylum seekers<\/strong>, who remain protected under U.S. law<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Afghan special immigrant visa holders<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family and Relationship-Based Exemptions<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dual citizens<\/strong>\u00a0using passports from countries not on the banned list<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immediate family of U.S. citizens<\/strong>\u00a0with clear and convincing evidence of identity and relationship<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adopted children<\/strong>\u00a0under specific visa categories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official and Professional Exemptions<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diplomats and international organization officials<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Religious and ethnic minorities facing persecution in Iran<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Athletes<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>coaches and immediate relatives<\/strong>\u00a0required to travel for the\u00a0<strong>World Cup<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Olympics<\/strong>\u00a0or other major sports event as determined by the Secretary of State.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Current U.S. Residents Should Know<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re currently in the U.S. on a\u00a0<strong>valid visa<\/strong>\u00a0issued before<strong>\u00a0June 9, 2025<\/strong>, the travel restrictions\u00a0<strong>do not affect your legal status<\/strong>\u00a0or ability to remain in the country.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will the U.S. Travel Ban Policy Change in the Future?<\/h2>\n<p>The current immigration ban is\u00a0<strong>not permanent<\/strong>\u00a0and may be reviewed or modified in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Within\u00a0<strong>90 days<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0<strong>June 4, 2025<\/strong>, and every\u00a0<strong>180 days<\/strong>\u00a0thereafter, this proclamation will be reviewed by the\u00a0<strong>Secretary of State<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Attorney General<\/strong>, the\u00a0<strong>Secretary of Homeland Security<\/strong>, and the\u00a0<strong>Director of National Intelligence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Reviews may result in suspensions being\u00a0<strong>continued<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>terminated<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>modified<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>supplemented<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get Help Understanding Your Options Under the U.S. Travel Ban<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re planning future travel, have family abroad, or need clarity on how the\u00a0<strong>2025 U.S. travel ban<\/strong>\u00a0impacts your immigration status, these are not decisions to face alone.<\/p>\n<p>At<strong>\u00a0Pilkington Law Firm,\u00a0<\/strong>our\u00a0<strong>experienced immigration attorneys<\/strong>\u00a0are here to help. We\u2019ll guide you through your options and advise on how this policy applies to your situation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact us today<\/strong>\u00a0to speak with our legal team.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Follow Pilkington Law Firm<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To stay updated on\u00a0<strong>U.S. immigration policies<\/strong>, travel bans and legal developments.<\/p>\n<p>____________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This post is for\u00a0<strong>informational purposes only<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>does not constitute legal advice<\/strong>. Immigration laws and policies can change quickly. For advice on your specific case, please consult with a\u00a0<strong>qualified immigration lawyer at Pilkington Law Firm<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Proclamation \u2014 Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats.\u00a0<\/em>President Donald J. Trump, June 4, 2025\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/presidential-actions\/2025\/06\/restricting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-united-states-from-foreign-terrorists-and-other-national-security-and-public-safety-threats\/\">View official Presidential Action on whitehouse.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Schedule a consultation <\/strong>with our team today.<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/contact-us\/\">CONTACT US<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On June 4, 2025,\u00a0President Trump signed a proclamation implementing a comprehensive\u00a0U.S. travel ban\u00a0affecting nationals from\u00a019 countries. The\u00a02025 immigration restriction\u00a0took effect on\u00a0June 9, 2025, impacting travellers, immigrants and their\u00a0U.S.-based families. This action was based on the presidential proclamation titled:\u00a0\u201cRestricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":2839,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:image {\"lightbox\":{\"enabled\":false},\"id\":2815,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/aurora-newmarket-on\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/05\/City.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of city buildings and streets in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a setting sun in the background. \" class=\"wp-image-2815\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<p>On April 17, 2025, Manitoba\u2019s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a new selection round focused on attracting international talent to meet the province\u2019s labor market needs. 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Of those invited, three candidates had valid express entry profiles and job seeker validation codes.<\/p>\n<p>In a related move, the province also extended invitations to individuals already working in Manitoba who had declared themselves fully licensed in regulated professions, reflecting the province\u2019s commitment to retaining qualified talent already contributing to its workforce.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Strategic Recruitment Initiatives<\/h2>\n<p>Strategic recruitment initiatives are designed to help Manitoba employers address persistent labor shortages by identifying and recruiting international candidates who match their workforce needs. To participate, employers must meet the province\u2019s eligibility criteria for job offers and complete the ABC recruitment process. Once approved, they can submit candidate profiles to Manitoba\u2019s Employer Services.<\/p>\n<p>To qualify for consideration under a strategic recruitment initiative, candidates must:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be between 21 and 45 years old (unless otherwise requested by the employer)<\/li>\n<li>Have post-secondary education relevant to the job, or in some cases, sufficient on-the-job training<\/li>\n<li>Possess at least two years of full-time, relevant work experience in the last five years<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate language proficiency that meets Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) requirements: CLB 5 for TEER 0\u20133 jobs and CLB 4 for TEER 4\u20135 roles<\/li>\n<li>Score at least 60 points on the MPNP assessment grid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preference is typically given to candidates who plan to settle outside the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region. Applicants with strong ties to other Canadian provinces, such as previous work or study experience elsewhere, may be considered a retention risk and could face additional scrutiny.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Pilkington Immigration Can Help<\/h2>\n<p>Navigating the Skilled Worker Overseas stream and Manitoba\u2019s strategic recruitment initiatives can be complex. The immigration lawyers at Pilkington Immigration can help assess your\u00a0<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pilkingtonimmigration.com\/canadian-immigration\/work-and-study-permits\/?provider=google\">skilled worker visa<\/a>\u00a0eligibility, explain the program requirements, and guide you through the application process if you\u2019re invited to apply. 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