The Proclamation imposes full restrictions and entry limitations on Laos and Sierra Leone, previously subject to partial restrictions.

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President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation expanding U.S. entry restrictions on nationals from multiple countries deemed to have persistent deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing. The Proclamation continues full restrictions on the original 12 high-risk countries, adds five more for full suspension (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Syria), extends restrictions to Palestinian-Authority-issued travel documents, converts two previously partial bans (Laos, Sierra Leone) to full bans, and imposes partial restrictions on 15 additional countries. The policy includes exceptions for lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders, select visa categories, and national-interest cases, while narrowing some family-based immigrant visa carve-outs due to fraud concerns.

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The December 16, 2025, proclamation by President Donald J. Trump expanded U.S. travel restrictions to include full entry limitations on Laos and Sierra Leone, which were previously subject to partial restrictions. This decision was based on national security concerns, including issues like high visa overstay rates and inadequate information-sharing. (whitehouse.gov)

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https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/12/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-further-restricts-and-limits-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/

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Update · Dec 21, 2025, 08:50 AMTrue
The December 16, 2025, proclamation by President Donald J. Trump expanded U.S. travel restrictions to include full entry limitations on Laos and Sierra Leone, which were previously subject to partial restrictions. This decision was based on national security concerns, including issues like high visa overstay rates and inadequate information-sharing. (whitehouse.gov)
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/12/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-further-restricts-and-limits-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 07:39 AMTrue
The December 16, 2025, Proclamation by President Donald J. Trump imposes full restrictions and entry limitations on nationals from Laos and Sierra Leone, who were previously subject to partial restrictions. This action is part of a broader effort to strengthen national security by addressing deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing. (whitehouse.gov)
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/12/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-further-restricts-and-limits-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 06:54 AMTrue
The December 16, 2025, proclamation by President Donald J. Trump expanded entry restrictions to include Laos and Sierra Leone, which were previously subject to partial restrictions. The proclamation imposes full restrictions and entry limitations on nationals from these two countries, along with five additional nations: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. (whitehouse.gov) This action aligns with the statement that the proclamation imposes full restrictions and entry limitations on Laos and Sierra Leone, which were previously subject to partial restrictions.
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/12/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-further-restricts-and-limits-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:46 AMTrue
The December 16, 2025, Proclamation by President Donald J. Trump imposes full restrictions and entry limitations on nationals from Laos and Sierra Leone, who were previously subject to partial restrictions. This action is part of a broader effort to strengthen national security by addressing deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing. (whitehouse.gov)
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/12/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-further-restricts-and-limits-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:58 AMTrue
The December 16, 2025, proclamation by President Donald J. Trump expanded U.S. travel restrictions to include full entry limitations on Laos and Sierra Leone, countries that were previously subject to partial restrictions. (whitehouse.gov) This decision was based on national security concerns, including issues such as high visa overstay rates and inadequate information-sharing practices. (laotiantimes.com) Therefore, the statement that the proclamation imposes full restrictions and entry limitations on Laos and Sierra Leone, previously subject to partial restrictions, is accurate.
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/12/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-further-restricts-and-limits-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
- https://laotiantimes.com/2025/12/18/trump-expands-us-travel-ban-laos-among-new-seven-countries-fully-restricted/
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:16 AMTrue
The December 16, 2025, Proclamation expanded U.S. travel restrictions by imposing full entry limitations on Laos and Sierra Leone, which were previously under partial restrictions. This decision was based on factors such as high visa overstay rates and insufficient cooperation in repatriating nationals. (whitehouse.gov) Therefore, the statement is accurate.
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/12/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-further-restricts-and-limits-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
Update · Dec 21, 2025, 02:46 AMTrue
The December 16, 2025, Proclamation by President Donald J. Trump imposes full restrictions and entry limitations on nationals from Laos and Sierra Leone, who were previously subject to partial restrictions. This action is part of a broader effort to strengthen national security by addressing deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing. (whitehouse.gov)
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/12/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-further-restricts-and-limits-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
Update · Dec 20, 2025, 11:39 PMTrue
The December 16, 2025, Proclamation by President Donald J. Trump imposes full restrictions and entry limitations on nationals from Laos and Sierra Leone, who were previously subject to partial restrictions. This action is part of a broader effort to strengthen national security by addressing deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing. (whitehouse.gov)
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/12/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-further-restricts-and-limits-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
Update · Dec 20, 2025, 08:37 AMcomplete
The December 16, 2025, Proclamation by President Donald J. Trump imposes full restrictions and entry limitations on nationals from Laos and Sierra Leone, countries that were previously subject to partial restrictions. (whitehouse.gov) This change is part of a broader expansion of travel restrictions to enhance national security. (apnews.com)
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/12/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-further-restricts-and-limits-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
- https://apnews.com/article/9dde0aecb3ffe418266700d9eefef937
Update · Dec 19, 2025, 07:27 AMcomplete
The December 16, 2025, Presidential Proclamation expanded U.S. entry restrictions to include nationals from 38 countries, including Laos and Sierra Leone, which were previously subject to partial restrictions. The Proclamation imposes full restrictions and entry limitations on these two countries, effective January 1, 2026. (whitehouse.gov) This aligns with the statement that the Proclamation imposes full restrictions and entry limitations on Laos and Sierra Leone, which were previously subject to partial restrictions.
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/12/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-further-restricts-and-limits-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
Update · Dec 18, 2025, 09:54 PMcomplete
The December 16, 2025, proclamation by President Donald J. Trump expanded the U.S. travel ban to include full restrictions on nationals from Laos and Sierra Leone, who were previously under partial restrictions. (whitehouse.gov) This decision was based on concerns over high visa overstay rates and inadequate cooperation in repatriating removable nationals. (govinfo.gov) Therefore, the statement is accurate.
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/12/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-further-restricts-and-limits-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/restricting-and-limiting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
Update · Dec 18, 2025, 07:25 PMcomplete
The December 16, 2025, Proclamation by President Donald J. Trump imposes full restrictions and entry limitations on Laos and Sierra Leone, countries that were previously subject to partial restrictions. (whitehouse.gov) This action aligns with the administration's ongoing efforts to enhance national security by addressing deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing with these nations. Therefore, the statement is accurate.
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/12/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-further-restricts-and-limits-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
Update · Dec 18, 2025, 07:36 AMcomplete
The December 16, 2025, proclamation by President Donald J. Trump expanded entry restrictions to include Laos and Sierra Leone, which were previously subject to partial restrictions. The proclamation imposes full restrictions and entry limitations on nationals from these two countries, as well as five additional countries: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. (whitehouse.gov) Therefore, the statement is accurate.
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/12/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-further-restricts-and-limits-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
Update · Dec 17, 2025, 03:08 PMcomplete
The December 16, 2025, proclamation by President Donald J. Trump imposes full restrictions and entry limitations on Laos and Sierra Leone, which were previously subject to partial restrictions. (whitehouse.gov)
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/12/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-further-restricts-and-limits-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
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