On June 9, 2025, a new Presidential Proclamation went into effect restricting travel to the United States for nationals of 19 countries. While the ban is broad, the government has confirmed that exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis where travel is found to serve a U.S. national interest.

Although formal criteria for these national interest exceptions have not yet been published, Ortega-Medina & Associates is actively preparing to advocate on behalf of affected individuals. Drawing on legal precedent from prior travel bans, we are ready to present compelling, evidence-based arguments to support admission where justified.

If you or someone you represent may be impacted, we encourage you to contact our office to discuss whether an exception may be available.