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Firmwide response to travel bans
The U.S. government maintains travel restrictions for certain countries and is reportedly considering expanding these restrictions to additional nations. This FAQ provides an up-to-date list along with practical guidance for...more
President Donald J. Trump imposes full travel/visa bans on certain foreign nationals from 12 countries (with some exceptions) and partial travel/visa restrictions on seven other countries focusing primarily on students. The...more
On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of foreign nationals from select countries, which took effect on June 9, 2025. Citing national security and public safety concerns, the order...more
New travel restrictions could mean new issues for employers hiring foreign nationals. Our Immigration Team outlines the scope of the restrictions, key exceptions, and recommended actions....more
On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting entries for people from 19 countries based on national security concerns about deficient vetting and screening processes with a June 9, 2025 start date. A...more
The Trump Administration announced a travel ban that fully restricts U.S. entry of nationals from 12 countries and partially restricts nationals from seven additional countries. This U.S. entry ban applies to foreign...more
On June 4, President Trump issued a proclamation that fully bans entry into the United States for certain foreign nationals from 12 countries, and partially banning entry from seven more....more
Real World Impact: President Trump’s travel ban on foreign nationals from certain countries could impact employers whose workforces and hiring plans include individuals from those countries....more
On June 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a presidential proclamation restricting the entry of foreign nationals from 19 countries into the United States, citing national security, public safety and immigration...more
As a further development of President Trump’s January 2025 executive order directing federal agencies to enhance the vetting of foreign nationals seeking entry into the United States, his administration issued a Proclamation...more
On June 4, 2025, President Trump announced new travel restrictions for certain nationals of 19 countries as follows: • Full restrictions (all immigrants and nonimmigrants) for nationals of: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad,...more
On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of foreign nationals from select countries, citing national security and public safety concerns. ...more
Travel Advisory - The Trump administration continues to change the immigration landscape. While it has not yet announced travel bans as it did early in President Trump’s first term, the U.S. Customs & Border Patrol (CBP)...more
In recent weeks, international travel has become more complicated for many U.S.-based travelers. A series of executive orders and policy shifts in 2025 seem to have altered the landscape of immigration enforcement and border...more
Foreign nationals who are entering the United States or applying for visas or other travel benefits from outside the United States are advised that travel requirements and restrictions under the Trump administration may...more
March 12, 2025 By: Kripa Upadhyay As the Trump administration continues to implement changes to immigration policies affecting adjudications within the U.S. and at consular posts abroad, the following recommendations are...more
On his first day in office, President Trump signed a series of executive orders. One such order, entitled, “Protecting The United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security And Public Safety Threats,” is...more
GENERAL - What are the current Executive Orders on immigration? On its first day in office, the Trump administration published 46 executive orders dealing with a broad range of issues, several of which were aimed...more
The Trump administration has not yet published an executive order banning visa issuance or inbound travel from specific countries, however, we anticipate travel bans as soon as late March....more
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats,” which directs federal agencies to...more
On January 20, 2025, President Trump was inaugurated for his second term and in alignment with his “Day One” campaign promises, he signed ten executive orders that support his immigration agenda. These executive orders touch...more
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders significantly altering U.S. immigration policy. These actions, aimed at strengthening border security and redefining citizenship criteria, have...more
President Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office is expected to reshape U.S. policies related to immigration. Many of those changes will impact U.S. employers, even those without employees on work visas. Here are the top...more
President-elect Joe Biden’s administration will inherit the Trump administration's restrictive immigration policies and regulations. During President Trump’s tenure, he has overseen more than 400 immigration policy changes –...more
Over the last few months, you may have read about major travel restrictions for foreign workers entering the United States. What key facts do employers need to know? ...more