U.S. bans journey from 20 extra nations and entities

Jan. 2 (UPI) — Travel restrictions for 20 extra nations and locales took impact on Thursday in accordance with President Donald Trump’s Dec. 16 order increasing journey restrictions to 39 nations.

President Donald Trump has restricted journey from a complete of 39 nations and entities as a consequence of deficiencies of their respective screening and vetting processes that make it tough to guard the United States in opposition to public security and nationwide safety threats.

“The United States government has identified additional countries that are unable to meet basic criteria for identifying their nationals and residents who may pose national security and public safety risks, or for sharing necessary information with the United States,” U.S. Customs and Immigration Services officers announced on Thursday.

“It is paramount that the United States government ensure aliens in the United States do not intend to threaten its citizens or undermine or destabilize its culture, government, institutions, or founding principles,” USCIS added.

“Entry will not be granted to aliens who advocate for, aid or support designated foreign terrorists or other threats to our national security or public safety.”

A dozen high-risk nations identified by the White House are Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen, and their residents are absolutely restricted from touring to the United States.

Another 5 nations, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria, plus anybody holding journey paperwork issued by the Palestinian Authority, are also topic to full restrictions on U.S. journey.

Full restrictions are also in impact for vacationers from Laos and Sierra Leone, which beforehand have been subjected to partial restrictions.

Prior to the Dec. 16 order, 19 nations have been topic to journey restrictions, however the president added the 19 further nations and the Palestinian Authority amid ongoing violence and up to date revelations of fraud.

Some exceptions to the journey bans are allowed for diplomats and athletes competing on groups which can be collaborating within the Olympics, FIFA World Cup and different occasions.