Presidential Proclamation Suspends and Limits Travel to the U.S.
Introduction
On Wednesday, June 4, President Trump issued a proclamation suspending and limiting travel to the U.S. for citizens of 19 countries. Both immigrants and nonimmigrants (e.g., F, J, H-1B, O-1 visa holders) from the identified countries to the U.S. will be impacted by the ban, which goes into effect on Monday, June 9, 2025.
The proclamation fully suspends entry to the U.S. by nationals of 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
The proclamation limits entry to the U.S. by nationals of 7 additional countries, including Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. In these cases, entry is suspended for immigrants and nonimmigrants on B-1, B-2, B-1/B-1, F, M, and J visas, specifically.
The proclamation further details the scope and exceptions of the ban and limitations on travel. For example, the proclamation does not apply to lawful permanent residents (i.e., green card holders). In addition, it only applies to nationals who are outside the U.S. and do not have a valid visa on the effective date. In other words, the proclamation does not apply to nationals who are in the U.S. on the effective date, both with and without a valid visa, nor does it apply to nationals who are outside the U.S. with a valid visa. The proclamation also specifically states in Sec. 6 (c) that “No immigrant or nonimmigrant visa issued before the applicable effective date of this proclamation shall be revoked pursuant to this proclamation.”
The proclamation requests that the suspension and limitations on travel be reviewed within 90 days, and every 180 days thereafter. Please read the proclamation in full for additional details not included in this summary.
While this proclamation does not impact the entire UIC international community, it does significantly affect certain members. The Office of International Services is committed to fostering a supportive environment for international students, scholars, and employees at UIC. We will continue to monitor these and all issues impacting the UIC international community and provide updates as they become available.
In the meantime, you are welcome to send a message to ois@uic.edu or make an appointment with an OIS advisor if you have questions or would like to discuss your individual case. OIS maintains normal office hours over the summer, and we look forward to working with you.
If you experience an immigration-related emergency during a time when the office is closed, please call the OIS Emergency After Hours Contact.
Please note that the information shared in this message is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.