A newly leaked memo obtained by Reuters and corroborated by sources working with U.S. immigration details a list of travel restrictions affecting citizens from 41 countries. The document categorizes nations into three groups, outlining varying levels of visa suspensions.
According to the memo, full visa suspensions are in place for ten countries, barring their citizens from obtaining U.S. visas entirely. These countries include Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen.
A second group faces partial visa suspensions, restricting access to certain visa categories such as tourist and student visas. This list includes Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, and South Sudan.
The third category consists of countries recommended for partial suspension if they fail to address “deficiencies” in their immigration and security processes. This group includes Angola, Belarus, Bhutan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pakistan, and 17 other nations.
The leaked document raises concerns about the potential impact on global mobility and international relations, particularly as some of the affected countries already face economic and humanitarian challenges. U.S. officials have yet to confirm or comment on the policy outlined in the memo.
This developing story comes amid broader discussions on U.S. immigration policies and security measures. More details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
