On June 4 2025, President Trump issued a new presidential proclamation expanding the Muslim and African Bans. This order blocks or restricts entry into the United States for nationals of 19 countries—most of which are Muslim-majority, African, or Caribbean.
It is scheduled to take effect at 9:01 pm Pacific on Sunday, June 8.
Who Is Affected
This order:
- Fully suspends both immigrant and nonimmigrant entry from 12 countries: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
- Partially suspends entry from seven additional countries, including Cuba, Venezuela, Laos, and Sierra Leone.
- Applies only to individuals who are outside the U.S. on June 9 and do not already have a valid visa.
If You Are Abroad Right Now
- If you are from one of the listed countries and already have a valid U.S. visa, this order does not apply to you.
- If you are a green card holder or a dual national traveling with a passport from a non-banned country, the order does not apply to you.
- You should travel with your valid visa or green card.
- That said, if you are eligible to enter, please consider attempting to return to the U.S. before the ban takes effect.
If You Are Inside the U.S.
- The order does not change your legal status or impact you if you are already inside the U.S. and have a valid visa.
- If you are from a listed country and do not have permanent status, we advise against international travel for the time being.
- If you are undocumented or fear future enforcement, reach out for a legal consultation and Know Your Rights resources.
What else to know
- Expect slow processes in immigration at the Port of Seattle and other entry points to the U.S.
- We are continuing to monitor challenges, changes in policy, and will keep the community informed.
- We fought the bans in Trump’s first presidency, and we will fight this one too, insha’Allah.
When to reach out to your local CAIR chapter
- If you or your loved ones are affected, please reach out to your local CAIR chapter. We can help you assess travel risks, provide you with low-cost legal services, and provide updates as the situation evolves.
- If you are affected by this policy, your story can help those who are fighting to change it.
- For WA: If you are a Washington state government employee whose work is affected by this policy, please reach out to us.
Where to call:
- CAIR-WA: 206-367-4081 or our online intake form
- WAISN (Washington Immigration Solidarity Network) Deportation Defense Hotline (Monday-Friday; 6am-6pm) at 1-844-724-3737.
- American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) 24/7 Emergency Legal Hotline at