The United States is not welcoming you, if you hold a passport from Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. U.S. President Trump is replacing his travel ban with a targeted list of restrictions that will enhance vetting for nationals from 8 countries, senior administration officials announced Sunday.
These states failed to comply with the U.S. information sharing requirements that aims to make vetting processes stronger.
Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen and Somalia are part of the president’s initial travel ban, and it has removed its restrictions on Sudan.
An additional four other countries have now been added to the list of states that do not meet the new American vetting requirements: Iraq, North Korea, Chad and Venezuela.
The officials maintained that the restrictions are based on an objective worldwide review, not based on origin or religion.
The order will take effect on October 18. The lifted restrictions on Sudan went into effect with the completion of the president’s signature on the directive.
An announcement will be coming in next 6 days to inform members of Congress about any changes or modifications to the refugee cap.
