US Administration Considers Expanding Travel Ban to Include 36 Additional Countries
New travel restrictions under review may affect several allied nations and numerous countries from Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and Oceania.
The Trump administration is reportedly evaluating an expansion of its travel ban to include 36 additional countries as part of its ongoing strict immigration policies.
A document reviewed by various media indicates that the proposed list comprises countries that are allies of the United States, alongside a significant number from Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and Oceania.
According to an internal memorandum signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and directed to American diplomats, affected countries would be given a window of no more than 60 days to comply with a set of new requirements established by the U.S. Department of State.
The memo alleges that several of these countries have failed to meet basic security and administrative standards.
Among the cited deficiencies are the absence of reliable governmental authorities capable of issuing trustworthy identification documents and a lack of cooperation in providing credible data about their citizens.
It was also noted that certain nationals from these countries have previously violated U.S. visa conditions or overstayed their allowed residency periods.
The memo indicates that there could be room for flexibility regarding the restrictions should countries demonstrate a willingness to accept deported individuals from the United States, reflecting a conditional approach to the implementation of the proposed policy.
The list of potential African countries subject to the new restrictions includes 25 nations, such as Nigeria, Senegal, Ethiopia, Egypt, Cameroon, Ghana, Djibouti, Angola, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
In the Caribbean, countries like Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia are included.
Asian countries mentioned are Syria, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, and Bhutan, while Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu are noted from the Oceania region.
The U.S. Department of State has requested that the concerned nations submit an initial plan by eight o’clock in the morning next Wednesday, outlining how they intend to comply with the new criteria.
A spokesperson for the Department of State declined to comment on the specifics of the internal discussions, emphasizing that policy reviews are routinely conducted to ensure the safety of American citizens and the compliance of foreigners with U.S. laws.
These measures fall under a broader strategy pursued by President Trump, aiming to tighten immigration policies, intensify deportation efforts, and revoke residency and humanitarian protection permits benefiting tens of thousands of migrants.
A document reviewed by various media indicates that the proposed list comprises countries that are allies of the United States, alongside a significant number from Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and Oceania.
According to an internal memorandum signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and directed to American diplomats, affected countries would be given a window of no more than 60 days to comply with a set of new requirements established by the U.S. Department of State.
The memo alleges that several of these countries have failed to meet basic security and administrative standards.
Among the cited deficiencies are the absence of reliable governmental authorities capable of issuing trustworthy identification documents and a lack of cooperation in providing credible data about their citizens.
It was also noted that certain nationals from these countries have previously violated U.S. visa conditions or overstayed their allowed residency periods.
The memo indicates that there could be room for flexibility regarding the restrictions should countries demonstrate a willingness to accept deported individuals from the United States, reflecting a conditional approach to the implementation of the proposed policy.
The list of potential African countries subject to the new restrictions includes 25 nations, such as Nigeria, Senegal, Ethiopia, Egypt, Cameroon, Ghana, Djibouti, Angola, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
In the Caribbean, countries like Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia are included.
Asian countries mentioned are Syria, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, and Bhutan, while Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu are noted from the Oceania region.
The U.S. Department of State has requested that the concerned nations submit an initial plan by eight o’clock in the morning next Wednesday, outlining how they intend to comply with the new criteria.
A spokesperson for the Department of State declined to comment on the specifics of the internal discussions, emphasizing that policy reviews are routinely conducted to ensure the safety of American citizens and the compliance of foreigners with U.S. laws.
These measures fall under a broader strategy pursued by President Trump, aiming to tighten immigration policies, intensify deportation efforts, and revoke residency and humanitarian protection permits benefiting tens of thousands of migrants.
