The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.
The memo lists a total of 41 countries divided into three separate groups. The first group of 10 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba and North Korea among others, would be set for a full visa suspension.
In the second group, five countries – Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar and South Sudan – would face partial suspensions that would impact tourist and student visas as well as other immigrant visas, with some exceptions.
In the third group, a total of 26 countries that includes Belarus, Pakistan and Turkmenistan among others would be considered for a partial suspension of U.S. visa issuance if their governments “do not make efforts to address deficiencies within 60 days”, the memo said.
I don’t get why these countries should be on that list. I might be wrong but these are thriving democracies.
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Cabo Verde
Dominica
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Sao Tome and Principe
Vanuatu
Certainly the Caribbean island countries are all an odd choice, given their proximity, peaceful nature, and good relations with the US.
Maybe because they are thriving democracies. Trump prefers dictatorships. I am surprised to see North Korea on the list. I thought trump loved the little angry munchkin in charge over there.