The Trump administration could announce, as early as Tuesday, March 11, 2025, a new version of its travel ban targeting Arab and Muslim countries. Haiti, Cuba, and Venezuela, among others, could also be added to the list.
Although no decree is in effect yet, civil rights organizations are calling for vigilance and advising citizens from the affected countries to take immediate precautions.
According to initial reports, this new version of the travel ban could include several countries from the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean.
Among the countries potentially affected are Afghanistan, Haiti, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. Other countries could also be added to this list, according to a statement published by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), which expressed concerns about this new restriction that could affect thousands of people. “We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as soon as we have more information,” the ADC said on its website.
Pending the official announcement, the ADC recommends that citizens of the affected countries limit their international travel. “If you are currently in the U.S. with a green card or valid visa, we strongly advise you to avoid traveling outside the country,” the organization states. “If you are outside the U.S. and hold a valid visa, it is imperative to return to the country as soon as possible before the decree takes effect.”
For those who cannot return immediately, the ADC recommends consulting an immigration lawyer to explore possible options.
This situation is evolving rapidly and causing significant concerns within Arab, Muslim, and Caribbean communities in the United States. The Trump administration has previously shown its intent to tighten immigration restrictions, making the threat of a new travel ban very plausible.
“The administration continues to make sudden and arbitrary decisions. We remain determined to share information as soon as it becomes available,” said the ADC.
While waiting for the official announcement, civil rights organizations recommend that affected individuals take a cautious approach and prepare for any eventuality.
