Summary
New visa travel restrictions are now in place in the U.S., introduced by the Department of Homeland Security. These include stricter checks for green-card holders and advanced biometric systems to enhance national security.
Key Facts
- The new rules took effect on December 26, 2025, under President Donald Trump’s administration.
- Green-card holders will have their photographs taken at U.S. border crossings.
- Biometric data like fingerprints and iris scans may also be collected.
- Intense reviews are set for green-card holders from 19 specific countries due to security concerns.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection says these steps aim to improve national security and prevent identity fraud.
- The biometric entry-exit system rollout will expand over the next three to five years.
- Affected green-card holders should keep their documents up to date.
- Additional guidance from DHS and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is expected.
