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Presidential Proclamation on Restricting Entry of Foreign Nationals

Original title: Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals To Protect the Security of the United States

December 16, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This policy directly impacts the ability of citizens from specific countries to travel to or immigrate to the United States, affecting international relations and visa processing.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Foreign nationals from identified countries

These individuals face new or continued restrictions on their ability to enter the United States.

Department of State

The agency is tasked with coordinating with other departments to identify countries and enforce visa restrictions.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 16, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

President Donald Trump issued a proclamation to restrict the entry of foreign nationals from countries deemed to have inadequate screening, vetting, or information-sharing practices. The order cites concerns over terrorism, corruption, and fraudulent documentation as reasons for maintaining or expanding travel restrictions.

Key Facts

The proclamation restricts entry for nationals from countries with deficient screening and vetting processes.
The order cites concerns over 'Citizenship by Investment' programs being used to circumvent travel restrictions.
The President directs the Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Secretary of Homeland Security to coordinate on these security measures.
The document identifies specific issues like corruption, lack of birth reporting, and unreliable criminal records in affected nations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries are affected by this proclamation?

The document states that the Secretary of State, in coordination with other officials, has identified countries with deficient screening and vetting information, but does not list the specific countries in the provided text.

What is the legal basis for these restrictions?

The President cites section (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1182(f), as the authority to suspend the entry of foreign nationals.

Why It Matters

This policy directly impacts the ability of citizens from specific countries to travel to or immigrate to the United States, affecting international relations and visa processing.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Expansion of Travel Restrictions

The document indicates a continued and expanding effort to restrict entry based on the perceived inadequacy of foreign government documentation and vetting systems.

Donald Trump Department of State

Connected Entities

bill_numberProclamation 10998“The specific executive document issued on December 16, 2025.”Map →

personDonald Trump“President of the United States who issued the proclamation.”Map →

bill_numberProclamation 10949“Prior proclamation issued on June 4, 2025, regarding similar restrictions.”Map →

otherImmigration and Nationality Act“The legal framework under which the President is exercising authority to restric”Map →

bill_numberExecutive Order 14161“Prior order cited as the basis for current security directives.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.federalregister.gov

Analysis Score

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Controversy85
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