The Donald Trump administration is preparing a significant expansion of its immigration restrictions, with draft policy documents indicating plans to block green card and visa approvals for immigrants from 12 countries already affected by the existing travel ban. According to The New York Times, the proposed policy would make permanent residency off-limits for nationals from Afghanistan, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen — even for those currently living legally in the United States.
The draft suggests that these nations are considered “uncooperative” in sharing reliable security and identity-verification data, raising concerns about the authenticity of passports and other official documents. While the policy would not impact individuals who already hold green cards or valid visas, nor athletes participating in the 2026 World Cup or 2028 Olympics, it could severely limit pathways to permanent residency for asylum seekers and temporary visa holders from these regions.
This proposed move aligns with the administration’s earlier immigration strategy, targeting countries deemed high-risk under U.S. vetting protocols. Seven additional nations — Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela — currently face partial restrictions and could see further limitations in future updates. If enacted, the new rule could leave thousands in legal limbo, unable to progress toward permanent legal status in the United States.
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