PP 10998 partial B-1/B-2 visitor-entry suspension
PP 10998 suspends B-1, B-2, and B-1/B-2 visitor entry and visa issuance for the specified nationals, subject to its express grandfathering and exceptions.
- For ordinary short visitors, the partial suspension covers B-1, B-2, and B-1/B-2 visas; it also covers F, M, J, and immigrant visas outside this visitor policy.
- The suspension took effect at 12:01 a.m. EST on 2026-01-01 and applies only to people outside the United States then who lacked a valid visa; PP 10998 does not revoke earlier visas.
- Categorical exceptions include lawful permanent residents, specified diplomatic or official visa holders, qualifying special immigrant visas, and certain major-sporting-event participants.
- A dual national is outside the restriction when travelling on a passport issued by a country not designated by PP 10998.
- The Attorney General, Secretary of State, or Secretary of Homeland Security may grant an individual critical-national-interest or national-interest exception under the proclamation.
- The proclamation does not limit asylum, refugee status, withholding of removal, or Convention Against Torture protection under United States law.
Official sourcesThe White House: Presidential Proclamation 10998: partial B-visitor entry suspensionUnited States Department of State: PP 10998 current partial B-visitor visa-issuance suspensionOffice of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives: 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(38), geographical definition of United States