President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation Wednesday, June 4, 2025, reinstating and expanding the immigration veto policy implemented during his first term.
The measure prohibits the entry into the United States of citizens from 12 countries and establishes additional restrictions for visitors from seven other nations.
Trump announces immigration veto for 12 countries
The new version of the so-called “travel ban” or immigration veto will go into effect on Monday, June 9 at 12:01 a.m. (Eastern Time) and joins other immigration actions promoted by the current administration since its return to power in January 2025.
Trump himself confirmed the announcement through a video posted on his social networks.
“The recent terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado has underscored the grave dangers posed to our country by the entry of foreign nationals without proper verification, as well as those who arrive as temporary visitors and overstay their visas,” Trump said in the video.
“We don’t want them,” the president emphasized.
“In the 21st century, we have witnessed one terrorist attack after another perpetrated by foreigners overstaying their visas from dangerous places around the world, thanks to Biden’s open-door policies,” he added.
“We cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably verify and assess…. That’s why today I am signing a new executive order imposing travel restrictions on countries like Yemen, Somalia, Haiti, Libya and many others,” he said in his message posted on Facebook.
Which countries are affected by this ban?
According to the official text of the proclamation, persons from the following 12 countries are completely prohibited from entering the United States:
Afghanistan
Burma (Myanmar)
Chad
Republic of the Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Haiti
Iran
Libya
Somalia
Sudan
Yemen
Tighter immigration restrictions
In addition, there will be tighter immigration restrictions for citizens of the following 7 countries:
Burundi
Cuba
Laos
Sierra Leone
Togo
Turkmenistan
Venezuela
These restrictions may include limitations on the issuance of visas, additional screening at points of entry and, in some cases, partial suspension of tourist or business visas.
Why is this veto being implemented?
Trump argues that the measure is necessary to “protect national security and the interest of the American people,” reads the official document signed Wednesday night.
The list of vetoed countries comes from a joint report by the State Department, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, pursuant to an executive order issued on January 20.
This report assesses, among other things, “hostile attitudes toward the United States” and determines whether the entry of persons from certain countries could pose a risk to national security.
How does it affect Hispanic immigrants and travelers?
Buzzy
Although countries such as Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala are not on the veto list, the inclusion of Cuba and Venezuela is of concern to thousands of immigrants and asylum seekers in the United States.
Especially those with open immigration proceedings, family members outside the country or who travel regularly for humanitarian or family reasons.
According to the official text, some humanitarian and discretionary exceptions are contemplated, which could be applied on a case-by-case basis, for example, to persons in need of urgent medical treatment, family reunions under special conditions or international civil servants with prior authorization.
Immigration experts recommend:
Consult with an attorney if you have citizenship or family members in any of the affected countries.
Verify your visa status before traveling.
Do not purchase tickets or plan international travel until you are clear on the specific restrictions that apply to you.
No podemos tener una migración abierta desde ningún país en el que no podamos verificar y evaluar de manera segura y confiable
