U.S. Implements New Immigration Policies to Strengthen National Security
The 78-year-old U.S. leader has introduced new immigration rules through an executive order signed on January 20, titled “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats.” The policy affects travelers from various countries, divided into three categories:
1. Full Travel Bans: Nationals from these countries are largely barred from entering the U.S.:
Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen
2. Stricter Visa Requirements: Travelers from these countries will face tougher visa vetting:
Belarus, Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan, Russia, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Turkmenistan
3. 60-Day Compliance Deadline: These countries have 60 days (until March 21) to meet U.S. security and data-sharing standards or risk further restrictions:
Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Republic of the Congo, DRC, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, São Tomé & Príncipe, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe
The order requires enhanced screening and tracking of individuals from listed countries as part of broader efforts to improve border and national security.
