US visa ban on 20 nations: Foreign students, migrants to be affected

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : "At a time when countries including China, Canada, Germany, and Japan are actively courting talented students, scholars, and researchers from around the world, this travel ban sends the message that the United States is better off without their contributions," the association said.
53% : " Why did the US expand the travel restrictions The administration said the decision was part of broader efforts to tighten entry standards for travel and immigration.
50% : The Trump administration on Tuesday expanded US travel restrictions to 20 additional countries and the Palestinian Authority, a move that education groups say will affect international students and exchange visitors, alongside tourists and migrants.
46% : Five more countries have been added to the full travel ban, while partial restrictions now apply to travellers from 15 others.
46% : The updated travel ban will take effect on January 1, 2026.
42% : Yet blanket travel bans based on entire nationalities or visa categories do not make the United States safer.
40% : "While anticipated, the expansion of the travel ban is disappointing and misguided," said NAFSA.
40% : Who is exempt from the US travel ban The proclamation says the following groups are not affected: *
34% : Using inaccurate data to justify a policy that has such far-reaching consequences for U.S. global engagement is misleading.
28% : What does the latest US travel ban cover In June, President Donald Trump announced a ban on travellers from 12 countries, with heightened restrictions on citizens from seven others.

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