I want to keep everyone informed of real-time policy changes, even when they may not directly impact most of our members.
The Trump administration has expanded its travel ban to include nationals from:
• Burkina Faso
• Mali
• Niger
• South Sudan
• Syria
• Individuals traveling on Palestinian Authority–issued travel documents
Based on what I know about this community, I don’t believe this impacts most of you directly.
That said, policy shifts like this matter because they reinforce a broader trend: immigration decisions are increasingly being evaluated through a national security framework, not a student-services framework.
Why I’m sharing this anyway:
• Travel, visa renewals, and re-entry risk calculations can change quickly
• Guidance that was “safe” a year ago may no longer apply
• Staying informed before you need to make a decision is critical
If you are from one of the impacted countries DM me directly so we can talk through your specific situation and options.
(As a reminder, this community wraps up at the end of the month.