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What happens to people coming to Florida from travel ban countries like Haiti?
President Donald Trump this week revived a controversial travel ban on foreign nationals coming to the U.S. from 12 countries, and partially suspended travel on seven more. Trump claimed the citizens of the countries pose "national security risks." The ban is the latest in several initiatives from the Trump administration aimed at cracking down on immigration, some of which have already hit Florida. The restrictions, which are scheduled to go into effect June 9, are poised to impact communities with a significant footprint in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Many people traveling to the United States from Haiti, Cuba and Venezuela, included in the June 4 proclamation, arrive at airports in South Florida. So what happens if they arrive after the ban goes into effect? What to know: Travel ban: Why is Trump stopping travel from these 12 nations? Travelers from the fully banned countries who attempt to enter the U.S. after the ban takes effect will likely be denied boarding by airlines or turned away upon arrival in the U.S. Those from partially restricted countries may face additional scrutiny, delays, or denial of entry, depending on their visa type and purpose of travel. Individuals from the affected countries who have already purchased tickets to travel to the U.S. should consult with their airlines and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. While some exceptions exist, most travelers from the fully banned countries are expected to be denied entry. Those from partially restricted countries may still be allowed to travel, subject to additional screening and requirements. Travelers are advised to review the latest guidance from the U.S. Department of State and consult with immigration attorneys if they have concerns about their eligibility to enter the U.S. under the new proclamation. Trump's travel ban suspended the entrance of Cuban and Venezuelan nationals with the following visas: B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M and J. The B-1 visas are granted for business and B-2 for tourism. F visas are for international students, M visas are for people participating in cultural exchanges, and those for academic research are type J. For Cuba, the White House said the Cuban government does not share sufficient law-enforcement information with the United States, and has historically refused to accept back its removable nationals. Cuba had a business and tourist visa overstay rate of 8% and other student visas of 19%, Trump officials said. The order labels Cuba "a state sponsor of terrorism." For Venezuela, the Trump administration said the country lacks a competent or cooperative central authority for issuing passports or civil documents, and it does not have appropriate screening and vetting measures. Venezuela has historically refused to accept back its nationals. Venezuela had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 10%, according to the Overstay Report. Foreign nationals from the following countries are restricted and limited from entering the country, per the proclamation: Afghanistan Burma Chad Republic of the Congo Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Haiti Iran Libya Somalia Sudan Yemen The following countries are under a partial travel suspension: Burundi Cuba Laos Sierra Leone Togo Turkmenistan Venezuela The White House's order also details which nationals from the 19 countries will be able to keep traveling to the United States. All permanent U.S. residents. People with already existing student visas. Afghan citizens who have migrant visas. Athletes coming to compete in U.S. sporting events, such as the soccer World Cup in 2026 and the Olympics in 2028. Exceptions could also be granted on a case-by-case basis if the person is of national interest to the United States. Yes. The Trump travel ban applies to nationals from those countries, not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. However, each country may have its own separate travel regulations based on other political factors. Travel to Cuba is allowed for some short-term purposes, but not for tourist activities. Haiti is currently under a "do not travel" advisory as of September 2024 due to kidnapping, crime, civil unrest, and limited health care. Venezuela is also under a "do not travel advisory," which was reissued May 12, 2025, to emphasize the extreme danger to U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Venezuela." Even though the ban does not affect current visa holders who are outside the country, attorneys say they would urge those people to return to the United States as soon as possible with a looming threat of more visas being revoked. People from the 19 countries with existing visas that are expired or are set to expire will not likely see them renewed, they said. Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at kcrowley@ Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @ This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Trump travel ban: What happens if someone arrives from banned country?
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'We don't want them': What prompted Donald Trump's travel ban on 12 nations; Is a rollback on the table?
Donald Trump Six months into his presidency, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a far-reaching travel ban, saying, "we don't want them." This travel ban, impacting a total of 19 countries, can majorly reshape immigration policy of the United States. It was put forth through a presidential proclamation, the proposed restrictions introduce a three-tiered system of escalating barriers targeting nationals from more than a dozen countries. The measure is among the most aggressive in modern US history regarding global mobility. It has the potential to impact millions of people seeking entry to the United States for purposes including work, study, tourism, and relocation. What is a travel ban? A travel ban is a government-imposed restriction that prohibits or limits entry to the United States for citizens of specific countries. These restrictions may include total visa suspensions or targeted limitations on certain visa categories. Trump's first executive order directed the State Department to identify nations where vetting procedures are inadequate, potentially justifying a full or partial suspension of entry for their nationals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo The current proclamation builds on that order and cites a recent attack by an Egyptian national in Colorado's Boulder as additional justification. What is a presidential proclamation? A presidential proclamation is a formal announcement by the President. While some proclamations are ceremonial, others --especially during national emergencies, can carry legal and policy weight. Unlike executive orders that direct federal agencies, proclamations often signal sweeping policy shifts. In this case, the White House said, 'The Proclamation fully restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 12 countries found to be deficient with regard to screening and vetting and determined to pose a very high risk to the United States.' Bans go into effect from Monday As per the White House's statement travel ban announced by Trump administration will go into effect from Monday. "The recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado has underscored the extreme dangers posed to our country by the entry of foreign nationals who are not properly vetted," Trump said in a video message from the Oval Office posted on X. "We don't want them." Countries under full restriction (As per statements released by White House) Afghanistan - "The Taliban, a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group, controls Afghanistan. Afghanistan lacks a competent or cooperative central authority for issuing passports or civil documents and it does not have appropriate screening and vetting measures." Myanmar ( Burma ) - "According to the Overstay Report , Burma had a B‑1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 27.07 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 42.17 percent. Additionally, Burma has historically not cooperated with the United States to accept back their removable nationals." Chad - "According to the Overstay Report, Chad had a B‑1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 49.54 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 55.64 percent. According to the Fiscal Year 2022 Overstay Report, Chad had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 37.12 percent. The high visa overstay rate for 2022 and 2023 is unacceptable and indicates a blatant disregard for United States immigration laws." Republic of the Congo - "According to the Overstay Report, the Republic of the Congo had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 29.63 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 35.14 percent." Equatorial Guinea - Recorded a 21.98% overstay rate for B1/B2 visas and 70.18% for student/exchange visas. Eritrea - "The United States questions the competence of the central authority for issuance of passports or civil documents in Eritrea. Criminal records are not available to the United States for Eritrean nationals." Haiti - "Hundreds of thousands of illegal Haitian aliens flooded into the United States during the Biden Administration. This influx harms American communities by creating acute risks of increased overstay rates, establishment of criminal networks, and other national security threats." Iran - "Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism . Iran regularly fails to cooperate with the United States Government in identifying security risks, is the source of significant terrorism around the world, and has historically failed to accept back its removable nationals." Libya - "There is no competent or cooperative central authority for issuing passports or civil documents in Libya. The historical terrorist presence within Libya's territory amplifies the risks posed by the entry into the United States of its nationals." Somalia - " Somalia lacks a competent or cooperative central authority for issuing passports or civil documents and it does not have appropriate screening and vetting measures." Sudan - "Sudan lacks a competent or cooperative central authority for issuing passports or civil documents and it does not have appropriate screening and vetting measures." Yemen - "Yemen lacks a competent or cooperative central authority for issuing passports or civil documents and it does not have appropriate screening and vetting measures." Countries under partial restriction The proclamation also imposes partial restrictions on citizens from seven additional countries identified as posing elevated risks: Burundi Cuba Laos Sierra Leone Togo Turkmenistan Venezuela Why were these countries chosen? The proclamation outlines various justifications for including these countries: Lack of document integrity & vetting systems: Nations like Afghanistan, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Libya, and Venezuela are cited for lacking competent or cooperative authorities to issue credible documents or vet travellers. High visa overstay rates: Burma, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Burundi, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Turkmenistan were flagged for significantly high rates of visa overstays in the US. Terrorist threats and state-sponsored terrorism: Countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Somalia, Libya, Cuba, and others were included due to their ties to terrorism or designation as state sponsors of terrorism. Exemptions for Olympics, World Cups The travel ban will not apply to athletes participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, or the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, according to Trump's order.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump travel ban: US imposes entry ban on 12 nations, adds restrictions on 7 others
US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation reintroducing a sweeping travel ban on nationals from 12 countries and imposing restrictions on travellers from seven others. The order, announced late Wednesday, takes effect from 12:01 a.m. Monday. 'The Proclamation fully restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 12 countries found to be deficient with regard to screening and vetting and determined to pose a very high risk to the United States,' the White House said in a statement. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson added, 'President Trump is fulfilling his promise to protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors that want to come to our country and cause us harm.' The list stems from a January 20 executive order requiring US agencies to assess whether foreign nations exhibit 'hostile attitudes' or represent entry risks. Which countries are on the ban list? Twelve nations face full entry bans. These are: Afghanistan, Myanmar (Burma), Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Live Events Afghanistan The country is governed by the Taliban, designated a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group. It lacks central authority and credible screening systems. Overstay rates remain high—9.7% for B1/B2 visas and 29.3% for student/exchange visas. Burma (Myanmar) Overstay rates top 27% for tourists and 42% for students and exchange visitors. The US has also criticised Burma's failure to cooperate in accepting deported nationals. Chad According to the 2023 Overstay Report, Chad recorded a 49.54% overstay rate for business/tourist visas and 55.64% for student visas. The 2022 figures were similarly high, described by the US as a "blatant disregard for U.S. immigration laws". Republic of the Congo Business/tourist overstay rate is 29.63%, and student-related overstays are at 35.14%. Equatorial Guinea Tourist overstays are 21.98%, but 70.18% of students and exchange visitors overstayed—one of the highest rates reported. Eritrea The US cited poor documentation, no access to criminal records, and a history of refusal to accept deportees. Visa overstay rates exceed 20% for tourists and 55% for students. Haiti Haiti's tourist overstay rate is 31.38%. The student visa overstay rate is lower at 25.05%, but the US pointed to mass illegal migration during Biden's term as a compounding issue. Iran Labelled a state sponsor of terrorism, Iran is accused of failing to cooperate on security and repatriation. The White House considers it a high-risk origin for terrorism. Libya Lacking a functioning government or vetting systems, Libya also has a long-standing terrorist presence, which, the White House claims, poses a continued threat. Somalia Called a terrorist safe haven, Somalia lacks control over its territory. Its government struggles to regulate movement or process civil documentation, according to the US. Overstay figures weren't published, but past data and refusal to accept deportees were cited. Sudan Visa overstay rates are 26.3% for business travellers and 28.4% for students. Similar to Somalia, Sudan lacks centralised control and functional documentation procedures. Yemen Yemen's government has little territorial control. The country has been an active site of US military operations since January 2025. The White House says no reliable vetting is possible. Who faces partial restrictions? The travel order also imposes limited restrictions on visitors from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. These nations are cited as posing a 'high level of risk,' though the proclamation does not completely ban entry. A political flashback to 2017 Trump's move mirrors his controversial 2017 travel ban, which affected seven Muslim-majority nations and caused chaos at US airports. That ban was revised several times before being upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018. Joe Biden revoked the policy in 2021, calling it 'a stain on our national conscience.' The new list includes several African countries—10 out of 19—with nine being majority Black African nations. Critics have noted that many, such as Sierra Leone and Togo, have no known extremist threats to the West. Trump defended the renewed action, saying in his proclamation, 'I must act to protect the national security and national interest of the United States and its people.' Trump: 'We don't want 'em' In a video posted on Truth Social, Trump referred to a recent incident in Colorado, where an Egyptian national was accused of firebombing pro-Israel demonstrators. Egypt is not on the travel ban list, but Trump used the case to underscore his point. 'We don't want 'em,' he said. 'There has been one terror attack after another carried out by foreign visa stayers from dangerous places.' He went on to blame Biden's 'open-door policies' for letting 'millions of illegals' enter the country. The strength of restrictions, he explained, 'depends on the severity of the threat posed,' adding that the list 'is subject to revision' if countries improve screening standards. The ban is set to begin on Monday, but its implementation could face legal challenges or diplomatic backlash. The announcement also signals a return to hardline immigration policies, which could become a cornerstone of Trump's 2024 campaign messaging. For now, nationals from 19 countries will face a sharply limited path to US entry—some barred entirely, others under heavy scrutiny. The focus, according to Trump, is national security. The impact, however, will be felt by thousands seeking education, refuge, business, or family reunions across US borders.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump travel ban: US bars entry of nationals from 12 countries. Who is on the list?
US President Donald Trump (fie Image) US President Donald Trump issued a proclamation implementing a travel ban from nationals of 12 countries, citing national security risks, according to the White House. "The Proclamation fully restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 12 countries found to be deficient with regard to screening and vetting and determined to pose a very high risk to the United States," the White House said in a statement. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson posted on X: "President Trump is fulfilling his promise to protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors that want to come to our country and cause us harm." During his initial presidency, Trump introduced restrictions on travellers from seven predominantly Muslim countries, a policy that underwent several revisions before receiving Supreme Court approval in 2018. However, his successor, Democratic President Joe Biden, abolished these restrictions in 2021, stating it was "a stain on our national conscience." Which are the 12 countries? Afghanistan : The Taliban, a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group, controls Afghanistan. Afghanistan lacks a competent or cooperative central authority for issuing passports or civil documents and it does not have appropriate screening and vetting measures. According to the Fiscal Year 2023 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry/Exit Overstay Report ('Overstay Report'), Afghanistan had a business/tourist (B1/B2) visa overstay rate of 9.70 percent and a student (F), vocational (M), and exchange visitor (J) visa overstay rate of 29.30 percent, the White House said in a statement. Burma : According to the US citing Overstay Report, Burma had a B1/B2 visa overstay rate of 27.07 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 42.17 percent. Additionally, Burma has historically not cooperated with the United States to accept back their removable nationals. Chad : "According to the Overstay Report, Chad had a B1/B2 visa overstay rate of 49.54 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 55.64 percent. According to the Fiscal Year 2022 Overstay Report, Chad had a B1/B2 visa overstay rate of 37.12 percent. The high visa overstay rate for 2022 and 2023 is unacceptable and indicates a blatant disregard for US immigration laws," as per the statement released by the White House. Republic of the Congo : According to the Overstay Report, the Republic of the Congo had a B1/B2 visa overstay rate of 29.63 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 35.14 percent. Equatorial Guinea : "According to the Overstay Report, Equatorial Guinea had a B1/B2 visa overstay rate of 21.98 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 70.18 percent," the statement read. Eritrea : The United States questions the competence of the central authority for issuance of passports or civil documents in Eritrea. Criminal records are not available to the United States for Eritrean nationals. Eritrea has historically refused to accept back its removable nationals. According to the Overstay Report, Eritrea had a B1/B2 visa overstay rate of 20.09 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 55.43 percent. Haiti : According to the Overstay Report, Haiti had a B1/B2 visa overstay rate of 31.38 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 25.05 percent. Additionally, hundreds of thousands of illegal Haitian aliens flooded into the United States during the Biden Administration. This influx harms American communities by creating acute risks of increased overstay rates, establishment of criminal networks, and other national security threats. As is widely known, Haiti lacks a central authority with sufficient availability and dissemination of law enforcement information necessary to ensure its nationals do not undermine the national security of the United States. Iran : Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism. Iran regularly fails to cooperate with the United States Government in identifying security risks, is the source of significant terrorism around the world, and has historically failed to accept back its removable nationals, as per the statement released by the White House. Libya : There is no competent or cooperative central authority for issuing passports or civil documents in Libya. The historical terrorist presence within Libya's territory amplifies the risks posed by the entry into the United States of its nationals. Somalia : "Somalia lacks a competent or cooperative central authority for issuing passports or civil documents and it does not have appropriate screening and vetting measures. Somalia stands apart from other countries in the degree to which its government lacks command and control of its territory, which greatly limits the effectiveness of its national capabilities in a variety of respects. A persistent terrorist threat also emanates from Somalia's territory. The United States Government has identified Somalia as a terrorist safe haven. Terrorists use regions of Somalia as safe havens from which they plan, facilitate, and conduct their operations. Somalia also remains a destination for individuals attempting to join terrorist groups that threaten the national security of the United States. The Government of Somalia struggles to provide governance needed to limit terrorists' freedom of movement. Additionally, Somalia has historically refused to accept back its removable nationals," the statement reads. Sudan : Sudan lacks a competent or cooperative central authority for issuing passports or civil documents and it does not have appropriate screening and vetting measures, the White House said in a statement. According to the Overstay Report, Sudan had a B1/B2 visa overstay rate of 26.30 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 28.40 percent. Yemen : Yemen lacks a competent or cooperative central authority for issuing passports or civil documents and it does not have appropriate screening and vetting measures. The government does not have physical control over its own territory. Since January 20, 2025, Yemen has been the site of active US military operations. The Proclamation partially also restrict and limit the entry of nationals from 7 countries who also pose a high level of risk to the United States. Trump's order partially restricts travel from 7 other countries: Which are they? Burundi: According to the White House citing Overstay Report, Burundi had a B1/B2 visa overstay rate of 15.35 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 17.52 percent. Cuba: Cuba is a state sponsor of terrorism. The Government of Cuba does not cooperate or share sufficient law enforcement information with the United States. Cuba has historically refused to accept back its removable nationals. According to the Overstay Report, Cuba had a B1/B2 visa overstay rate of 7.69 percent and a F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 18.75 percent. Laos: According to the Overstay Report, Laos had a B1/B2 visa overstay rate of 34.77 percent and a F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 6.49 percent. Laos has historically failed to accept back its removable nationals. Sierra Leone: According to the Overstay Report, Sierra Leone had a B1/B2 visa overstay rate of 15.43 percent and a F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 35.83 percent. Sierra Leone has historically failed to accept back its removable nationals. Togo: According to the Overstay Report, Togo had a B1/B2 visa overstay rate of 19.03 percent and a F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 35.05 percent. Turkmenistan: According to the White House citing Overstay Report, Turkmenistan had a B1/B2 visa overstay rate of 15.35 percent and a F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 21.74 percent. Venezuela: As per the White House's statement, Venezuela lacks a competent or cooperative central authority for issuing passports or civil documents and it does not have appropriate screening and vetting measures. Venezuela has historically refused to accept back its removable nationals. According to the Overstay Report, Venezuela had a B1/B2 visa overstay rate of 9.83 percent.
