The Trump administration plans to revive and broaden a travel ban including Afghanistan. This ban builds on past restrictions and emphasizes the urgency for Afghan nationals with visas to return to the U.S. as the list of targeted countries is likely to expand.
The Trump administration is set to implement an extensive travel ban targeting citizens from specific countries. This move reflects a continuation of policy initiated during President Trump’s 2015 campaign, which aimed to restrict Muslim immigration. Officials state that the new ban will expand upon previous versions.
A confidential draft recommendation suggests a ‘red’ list of countries whose nationals could be barred from entering the U.S. This list primarily includes nations previously affected by Trump’s travel ban, such as Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen.
Moreover, the draft indicates a potential addition of Afghanistan to this list, effectively categorizing its citizens for an outright travel ban. Shawn VanDiver, representing a nonprofit aiding Afghan resettlement, confirmed awareness of this impending ban.
His organization issued an urgent statement recommending Afghan visa holders outside the U.S. to return immediately, reflecting the urgency of the situation. Subsequent reporting from Reuters corroborated that the recommendation to include Afghanistan in the travel ban is being considered.
The Trump administration is preparing to expand its travel ban to include additional countries, notably Afghanistan. This expanded ban continues the administration’s previous restrictive policies and emphasizes the urgency for Afghan nationals to return to the U.S. while underscoring ongoing concerns about national security and immigration policy.
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