Former President Donald Trump will impose new travel restrictions affecting 43 countries, divided into three categories based on security risk.
Red List (Total Ban): Countries on this list face a full travel ban to the US, including Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen.
Orange List (Limited Travel): Countries in this category will face strict visa restrictions, particularly for business travelers. This includes Pakistan, Russia, Myanmar, and other unspecified countries.
Yellow List (Warning and Probation): This group consists of 22 countries, which have 60 days to improve their security measures or face stricter restrictions.
Trump has stated that the purpose of this policy is to protect American citizens from terrorism, criminal activity, and abuse of the immigration system.
(Source: NYT)
