Trump restricts entry to US for citizens of several more countries - Who is affected

Under the new rules, full entry restrictions apply to citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. These countries have been added to the existing list of states whose nationals are barred from entering the US on national security grounds.

Full restrictions also apply to individuals holding travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.

The document stresses that the United States must exercise "extreme vigilance during the visa-issuance and immigration processes to identify, prior to their admission or entry into the United States, foreign nationals who intend to harm Americans or our national interests."

The move is part of the Trump administration’s broader policy of tightening immigration controls and border vetting.

Trump administration's new migration policy

The Donald Trump administration has instructed US diplomatic missions to fast-track visa processing for foreigners traveling to major sporting events or planning significant investments. At the same time, new, stricter criteria are being introduced for H-1B applicants, including requirements related to online activity and censorship.

The administration has decided that applications from businesspeople planning "significant investments" in the US should be given priority. The same priority will apply to those seeking to attend "major sporting events that showcase American excellence."

The Trump administration had developed new rules for issuing US visas to foreign nationals. Under the updated criteria, visas may be denied to individuals with cancer, obesity, or certain chronic illnesses. Applicants who are expected to require social benefits or otherwise place a burden on the budget may also be refused visas.