The United States Adopts New Immigration Laws to Boost National Security

Through an executive order titled “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats,” which he signed on January 20, the 78-year-old president of the United States has instituted new immigration regulations. Three categories of travelers from different nations are impacted by the policy:

1. Complete Travel Bans: Citizens of these nations are mainly prohibited from traveling to the United States.
Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen

2. Tougher Visa Requirements: Passengers from these nations will have to pass more stringent visa screening.
Russia, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan, Belarus, Eritrea, and Turkmenistan

3. 60-Day Compliance Deadline: These nations must comply with U.S. security and data-sharing standards within 60 days (until March 21) or face additional limitations.
Republic of the Congo, DRC, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, São Tomé & Príncipe, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe, Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad,

As part of larger efforts to strengthen border and national security, the order mandates improved screening and tracking of people from listed nations.