Muslim Ban 3.0 Fact Sheet
Affected Nations:
- Iran
- Somalia
- Libya
- Syria
- Yemen
- Venezuela
- North Korea
- Chad
Restrictions for newly-added countries (Venezuela, North Korea, Chad):
- This Ban only applies to individuals who are, from October 18th, onward: i) outside of the U.S. ii) without a valid visa on and iii) without a waiver under Section 3(c)
- This Ban should not affect:
- Lawful permanent residents (green card holders);
- Individuals admitted or paroled into the U.S. on or after the effective date of MB-4;
- Those with a document other than a visa that allows them to travel to the U.S., if the document is dated on or after the effective date of MB-4;
- Dual-nationals traveling on a passport from a non-designated country;
- Individuals granted asylum;
- Refugees already admitted to the U.S.; or
- Individuals granted withholding of removal, advance parole, or protection under the Convention against Torture
- Previously-impacted countries – restrictions effective immediately:
- Iran
- Effective immediately, immigrant and nonimmigrant entry are suspended for Iranian nationals except for those with a bona fide relationship to a U.S. person or entity OR for those with F, J, or M visas.
- Those with F, J, or M visas will most likely be subject to “enhanced screening and vetting requirements.”
- The bona fide relationship exemption ends October 18, 2017.
- Libya
- Effective immediately, immigrants and nonimmigrants on business (B-1), tourist (B-2), business/tourist (B-1/B-2) visas are suspended except those with a bona fide relationship to the U.S.
- The bona fide relationship exemption ends October 18, 2017.
- Somalia
- Effective immediately, immigrant visas are suspended for Somali nationals, except for those with a bona fide relationship to a U.S. person or entity.
- Non-immigrant visas are permitted, subjected to heightened screening.
- The bona fide relationship exemption ends October 18, 2017.
- Syria
- Effective immediately, immigrant and nonimmigrant entry is suspended for Syrian nationals, except for those with a bona fide relationship to a U.S. person or entity.
- The bona fide relationship exemption ends October 18, 2017.
- Sudan
- Sudan was removed from the list of restricted countries in MB-4.
- Sudanese visa holders who were impacted by earlier Muslim Bans should now be able to reapply for visa.
- The bona fide relationship exemption ends October 18, 2017.
- Yemen
- Effective immediately, all immigrant visas and nonimmigrant business (B-1), tourist (B-2), and business/tourist (B-1/B-2) visas are suspended, unless the visa holder has a bona fide relationship to a U.S. person or entity.
- The bona fide relationship exemption ends October 18, 2017.
- Iran
- Until October 18, 2017, Citizens of Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen are exempt from this Ban if they have a “bona fide relationship” with a U.S. person or entity, meaning:
- A close family member living in the U.S.,
- An offer of employment in the U.S., and/or
- An admission to study in the U.S.