Muslim Ban 3.0 Fact Sheet

September 25, 2017
|In Fact Sheet
|By tapus

Affected Nations:

  1. Iran
  2. Somalia
  3. Libya
  4. Syria
  5. Yemen
  6. Venezuela
  7. North Korea
  8. 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.
  • 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.