DETENTION IN U.S. AIRPORTS DURING DOMESTIC TRAVEL

There are recent reports of foreign nationals embarking on domestic travel being detained by DHS at U.S. airports across the country. These foreign nationals may have timely filed for adjustment of status or asylum, but their lawful status has expired. They may even have a valid work permit and/or an advance parole travel document. Those detained do not necessarily have a criminal record. Thus, to avoid DHS detention in U.S. airports for the foreseeable future, the safest course of action is not to travel domestically or internationally.

Travel Ban List Proposed by the Trump Administration

The Trump administration proposed a draft of a travel ban list with 43 countries but may change in a final order. The citizens of these countries may encounter travel restrictions when they come to the United States. There are three categories in the new travel ban list: All travel banned, restricted visas, and those who would be given 60 days to address concerns with their visas. 

All Travel Banned

  • Afghanistan
  • Bhutan
  • Cuba
  • Iran
  • Libya
  • North Korea
  • Somalia
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Venezuela
  • Yemen

Visas Sharply Restricted

  • Belarus
  • Eritrea
  • Haiti
  • Laos
  • Myanmar
  • Pakistan
  • Russia
  • Sierra Leone
  • South Sudan
  • Turkmenistan

60 Days to Address Concerns

  • Angola
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Benin
  • Burkina Faso
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Cape Verde
  • Chad
  • Republic of Congo
  • Dem. Republic of Congo
  • Dominica
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Gambia
  • Libera
  • Malawi
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • St. Lucia
  • São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Vanuatu
  • Zimbabwe