Essential Travel Advisory for Foreign Nationals After the Sept. 19 Proclamation – Workplace of Human Resources

On September 19, 2025, the White House issued a presidential proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” which considerably impacts the H-1B visa program. The proclamation went into impact at 12:01 a.m. ET on September 21, 2025.

We strongly advise all international nationals to train warning within the coming days and weeks, as interpretations and enforcement of the latest presidential proclamation proceed to evolve. While the proclamation particularly applies to people in H standing, elevated scrutiny and potential coverage shifts could have an effect on different visa classes as nicely. All international nationals are inspired to remain knowledgeable about developments that will impression their visa standing.

Out of an abundance of warning, we advocate all international nationals keep away from worldwide journey till additional steerage is issued and enforcement practices turn into extra constant. If you select to journey internationally throughout this era, please bear in mind that you just achieve this at your personal threat. Re-entry to the United States could also be impacted by sudden adjustments in coverage or enforcement at ports of entry.

For worldwide journey steerage, please go to the UT Dallas International Travel web page.

We are persevering with to observe developments and can publish additional updates as they turn into out there. If you’ve gotten questions, please contact us at visashr@utdallas.edu.