The U.S. government is considering imposing new travel restrictions on citizens from more than 40 countries, according to an internal memorandum accessed by Reuters and sources familiar with the process.
The nations mentioned in the document are divided into three categories, each subject to different levels of limitation.
The first group, consisting of ten countries—including Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Venezuela, and North Korea—would face a complete suspension of visa issuance for entry into the United States.
In the second group, which includes Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, and South Sudan, the restriction would affect specific visa categories, impacting tourists, students, and certain types of immigration.
The third group, comprising 26 countries such as Belarus, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan, would have 60 days to strengthen their vetting and screening procedures. Failure to meet the requirements could result in partial restrictions on visa issuance.
The administration of President Donald Trump has consistently advocated for stricter screening measures for foreign nationals entering the country, citing national security concerns. As part of this initiative, officials were tasked with identifying countries whose deficiencies in security procedures would justify the adoption of immigration restrictions.
A government representative, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that the list remains under review. Additionally, any final measures would require approval from the U.S. government and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
If implemented, these new restrictions could have a direct impact on the aviation sector, affecting airlines operating flights to the affected regions and potentially leading to financial losses. Furthermore, international travel for passengers from these countries would become significantly more challenging.
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