{"id":24726,"date":"2025-12-16T10:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T10:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/?p=24726"},"modified":"2025-12-17T22:14:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T22:14:13","slug":"travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/","title":{"rendered":"Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<em>December 17, 2025<\/em>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Trump administration\u00a0released\u00a0a new\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/presidential-actions\/2025\/12\/restricting-and-limiting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">presidential proclamation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that will further restrict\u00a0travel\u00a0into the United States\u00a0and the issuance of\u00a0U.S.\u00a0immigrant and nonimmigrant visas.\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beginning at 12:01 a.m. EST on January 1, 2026, the issuance of\u00a0F and J\u00a0visas will be suspended for nationals of 38\u00a0countries.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0revised travel ban\u00a0applies\u00a0to\u00a0nationals\u00a0from the named\u00a0countries\u00a0who:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are\u00a0located\u00a0outside the\u00a0U.S.\u00a0on January 1,\u00a02026,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do not\u00a0have\u00a0a valid U.S. visa as\u00a0of January\u00a01, 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Important:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Per the\u00a0Proclamation, no existing valid visas will be revoked as a result of this expanded travel ban.\u00a0In addition,\u00a0individuals from the\u00a0named\u00a0countries who<\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">have a valid F\/J visa<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0issued prior to January 1,\u00a02026,\u00a0should\u00a0be able\u00a0to use the visa to re-enter the U.S.\u00a0after January 1, 2026,\u00a0per the proclamation,\u00a0though they should expect\u00a0increased vetting by Customs and Border Protection (CBP).\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">As of January 1, 2026,\u00a0the\u00a0Department of State\u00a0will suspend<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0issuance\u00a0of\u00a0F and J nonimmigrant visas<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for\u00a0nationals\u00a0of the following\u00a038\u00a0countries, with new countries\u00a0in bold:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Afghanistan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Angola<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Benin<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Burkina Faso<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Burundi\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Burma\u00a0(Myanmar)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chad<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cote d\u2019Ivoire<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cuba\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Republic of Congo<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dominica<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Equatorial Guinea<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eritrea<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gabon<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Gambia<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Haiti<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Iran<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Laos<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Libya<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Malawi<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mali<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mauritania<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Niger<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nigeria<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Senegal<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sierra Leone\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Somalia<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">South Sudan<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sudan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Syria<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tanzania<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Togo\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tonga<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Venezuela\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yemen<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zambia<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zimbabwe<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Individuals holding Palestinian-Authority-issued travel documents, regardless of country of\u00a0nationality.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">As of January 1, 2026,\u00a0nationals of Turkmenistan\u00a0may now apply for an F or J visa.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><b>Next Steps for Northeastern Students<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<i><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Office of Global Services (OGS) will directly contact affected students with guidance\u00a0about\u00a0travel and\u00a0maintaining\u00a0status at Northeastern University.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:396}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">As stated above, per the Proclamation, no existing valid visas will be revoked as a result of this expanded travel ban.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0In addition, individuals from the named countries who<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0have a valid F\/J visa<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">issued prior to January 1, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, should be able to use the visa to re-enter the U.S. after January 1, 2026,\u00a0per the proclamation,\u00a0though they should expect increased vetting by Customs and Border Protection (CBP).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:396}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">However, to minimize potential disruption to your studies, work, or research, we strongly recommend that affected students return to the U.S. no later than December 31, 2025. This will allow you to be present in the U.S.\u00a0before the\u00a0modified\u00a0travel restrictions\u00a0go\u00a0into effect.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:396}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Note For Current Students:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Those already in the U.S. with valid visas are not\u00a0immediately\u00a0affected by the country-based restrictions.\u00a0Individuals from restricted countries\u00a0that are inside the U.S.\u00a0without a valid visa\u00a0should avoid international travel as re-entry may be prohibited.\u00a0If an individual\u00a0from a restricted country\u00a0decides to travel, it is highly\u00a0recommended\u00a0they\u00a0obtain\u00a0guidance from\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/immigration-legal-resources\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">immigration counsel<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0prior to leaving the U.S., as well as\u00a0notify OGS\u00a0and register their travel with the university.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:396}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><b>Resources for Additional Information<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Please\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/contact\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">contact OGS<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0if you need guidance or support\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:300,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Review\u00a0our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/immigration-legal-resources\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">U.S. Immigration Legal Resources<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to find an attorney\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:300,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<i><span data-contrast=\"none\">This summary reflects official announcements as of December 17, 2025. This information is provided for general awareness and does not constitute legal advice. Individuals should consult qualified immigration professionals for guidance specific to their circumstances.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:396}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<blockquote><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW174136387 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeClicked CommentHighlightClicked CommentImportant SCXW174136387 BCX0\">Please note that as of January 1, 2026, the June 5th, 2025 guidance will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed CommentHighlightClicked CommentImportant SCXW174136387 BCX0\">expire<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked CommentImportant SCXW174136387 BCX0\">\u00a0and the Northeastern Community should reference the revised travel ban details found above.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeClicked SCXW174136387 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:396}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/blockquote>\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of Certain Countries (June 5, 2025)<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Trump administration has issued a presidential proclamation that will significantly impact international travel and the issuance of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. Beginning at 12:01 AM EST on June 9, 2025, visa issuance will be suspended for individuals from specific countries. This includes a full suspension for citizens of 12 countries across all visa types (including F and J), and a suspension of visa issuance for F, J, M, and B visa categories from 7 countries.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<em>The travel restrictions apply only to individuals who:\u00a0<\/em>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><em>Hold nationality from one of the 19 designated countries <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">and<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><em>Are located outside the United States on June 9, 2025 <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">and<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><em>Do not possess a valid U.S. visa as of June 9, 2025\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Important:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> No existing valid visas will be canceled due to these new restrictions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may review the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/fact-sheets\/2025\/06\/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-restricts-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-united-states-from-foreign-terrorists-and-other-national-security-and-public-safety-threats\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">White House Fact Sheet here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and the <\/span><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\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Presidential Proclamation here.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><b>Country-Based Travel Restrictions<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complete Travel Suspension (12 Countries): <\/span><\/b>Starting June 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM ET, nationals from these countries will face complete <span data-contrast=\"auto\">suspension of all visa processing:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Afghanistan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Burma (Myanmar)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chad<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Republic of Congo<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Equatorial Guinea<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eritrea<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Haiti<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Iran<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Libya<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Somalia<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sudan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yemen<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limited Travel Restrictions (7 Countries): <\/span><\/b>These countries face suspension of F, J, B, and M visa processing:<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Burundi<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cuba<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Laos<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sierra Leone<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Togo<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Turkmenistan<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Venezuela<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><em>For these seven countries, consular officers have also been directed to shorten the validity period of approved visas in non-restricted categories, though specific guidelines have not yet been released.\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<em>This summary reflects official announcements as of June 5, 2025. This information is provided for general awareness and does not constitute legal advice. Individuals should consult qualified immigration professionals for guidance specific to their circumstances.\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries December 17, 2025 The Trump administration\u00a0released\u00a0a new\u00a0presidential proclamation\u00a0that will further restrict\u00a0travel\u00a0into the United States\u00a0and the issuance of\u00a0U.S.\u00a0immigrant and nonimmigrant visas.\u00a0Beginning at 12:01 a.m. EST on January 1, 2026, the issuance of\u00a0F and J\u00a0visas will be suspended for nationals&#8230;  <a class=\"excerpt-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/\" title=\"Read Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries\">Read more &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24726","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-updates"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries - Office of Global Services<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries - Office of Global Services\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries December 17, 2025 The Trump administration\u00a0released\u00a0a new\u00a0presidential proclamation\u00a0that will further restrict\u00a0travel\u00a0into the United States\u00a0and the issuance of\u00a0U.S.\u00a0immigrant and nonimmigrant visas.\u00a0Beginning at 12:01 a.m. EST on January 1, 2026, the issuance of\u00a0F and J\u00a0visas will be suspended for nationals... Read more &raquo;\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Office of Global Services\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-12-16T10:00:50+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-17T22:14:13+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"ogsadvising\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"ogsadvising\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/\",\"name\":\"Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries - Office of Global Services\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-16T10:00:50+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-17T22:14:13+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/#\/schema\/person\/3059546b06d4270395692a0a72c1ccf3\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/\",\"name\":\"Office of Global Services\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/#\/schema\/person\/3059546b06d4270395692a0a72c1ccf3\",\"name\":\"ogsadvising\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/34b9771096456a710e2d0d197345a70e00b619afa739fead160ca6a066197d0b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/34b9771096456a710e2d0d197345a70e00b619afa739fead160ca6a066197d0b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"ogsadvising\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/author\/rachaelelliott\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries - Office of Global Services","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries - Office of Global Services","og_description":"Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries December 17, 2025 The Trump administration\u00a0released\u00a0a new\u00a0presidential proclamation\u00a0that will further restrict\u00a0travel\u00a0into the United States\u00a0and the issuance of\u00a0U.S.\u00a0immigrant and nonimmigrant visas.\u00a0Beginning at 12:01 a.m. EST on January 1, 2026, the issuance of\u00a0F and J\u00a0visas will be suspended for nationals... Read more &raquo;","og_url":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/","og_site_name":"Office of Global Services","article_published_time":"2025-12-16T10:00:50+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-12-17T22:14:13+00:00","author":"ogsadvising","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"ogsadvising","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/","url":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/","name":"Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries - Office of Global Services","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/#website"},"datePublished":"2025-12-16T10:00:50+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-17T22:14:13+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/#\/schema\/person\/3059546b06d4270395692a0a72c1ccf3"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/travel_ban_restricts_visa_issuance\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Updated Travel Ban Restricts Visa Issuance and Travel to the U.S. for Nationals of 19 Additional Countries"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/#website","url":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/","name":"Office of Global Services","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/#\/schema\/person\/3059546b06d4270395692a0a72c1ccf3","name":"ogsadvising","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/34b9771096456a710e2d0d197345a70e00b619afa739fead160ca6a066197d0b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/34b9771096456a710e2d0d197345a70e00b619afa739fead160ca6a066197d0b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"ogsadvising"},"url":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/author\/rachaelelliott\/"}]}},"modified_by":"ogsadvising","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24726","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/67"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24726"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24726\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24726"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24726"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/international.northeastern.edu\/ogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24726"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}