The following information pertains to Ohio State F-1 and J-1 international students, J-1 visiting scholars and H-1B employees.
A presidential proclamation took effect Monday, June 9, 2025 that suspends entry into the United States for certain nationals of 19 designated countries.
Ohio State is reviewing this federal action and remains committed to supporting our international students and scholars. Visa decisions are made solely by the U.S. government, and Ohio State does not have any role in that process.
Who is affected?
- Full Ban (12 countries): Nationals of Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen are subject to a full ban suspending entry into the United States under both immigrant and nonimmigrant visa categories.
- Partial Ban (7 countries): Nationals of Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela are subject to a partial ban suspending entry into the United States under specific visa types, including student and exchange visas (F, M, and J categories) and B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2 visas (business/tourist categories).
- The proclamation primarily affects individuals from the listed countries who are currently outside the United States and do not have a valid visa as of June 9, 2025.
- Individuals who are already inside the United States, or those outside the United States who hold valid visas issued prior to this date, are generally not subject to the ban.
- Additional exceptions may apply for permanent residents, dual nationals, refugees, asylees, certain diplomatic categories and select participants involved in the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
At this time, there are no new travel restrictions for international students and scholars from countries not listed in the proclamation, and many may still be able to travel at their own discretion. Changes in federal travel regulations or policies may evolve and have the potential to affect reentry to the United States for some students and scholars. Travelers are responsible for ensuring that they meet exit/entry requirements and carry the appropriate documentation.
Students and scholars who may be affected or who have questions about their immigration status or travel plans are encouraged to contact the Office of International Affairs immigration specialists at iss@osu.edu for individualized advising.
For additional details on the federal proclamation, please visit the Presidential Proclamation Orders and Travel Bans on the NAFSA website and read the full announcement from the U.S. Department of State.