According to New York Times, Word on the street is that the Trump administration is setting up a color coded travel ban, and Pakistan is reportedly included on the “orange” list. Which translates to some strict rules on who gets to visit the U.S. If this plan goes through, “Regular” business travelers might still not get affected, but most immigrant and tourist visa application will get reject straight away. Plus, every Pakistani aiming for a U.S visa would have to show up for an in-person interview.
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US Visa Color-Coded Tiers: A Quick Breakdown
| Red List | Orange List (Serious Limits) | Yellow List (60-Day Notice) |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Belarus | Angola |
| Bhutan | Eritrea | Benin |
| Cuba | Haiti | Burkina Faso |
| Iran | Laos | Cameroon |
| Libya | Myanmar | Chad |
| North Korea | Pakistan | (and a handful of others) |
| Somalia | Russia | |
| Sudan | Sierra Leone | |
| Syria | South Sudan | |
| Venezuela | Turkmenistan | |
| Yemen |
Red Color Travel Ban Means: Zero entry if you’re from these countries.
Orange Color Travel Ban Means: No immigrant or tourist visas, tight restrictions even for approved visitors, and mandatory in-person interviews.
Yellow Color Travel Ban Means: These nations get a two-month window to fix whatever’s bothering the U.S. If they don’t, they could end up on the orange or red lists next.
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Why US Imposing Visa Ban to Pakistanis
This all ties back to a January 20 executive order from President Trump. In simpler words, the order told the State Department to pinpoint which countries need more “vetting” for security reasons. If the new color system is put into action, it might shake up how the U.S. handles immigration, especially for places landing on the orange or red lists.
Potential Impact on Pakistan
If US Ban Travel on Pakistanis and Pakistan officially gets stamped as orange, it’s going to be a big deal. We are talking about:
- Strict Visa Gatekeeping: Only certain business travelers might get the green light.
- No Tourists or Immigrants: Folks planning a family visit or a long-term move might be out of luck.
- In-Person Interviews: Everyone from a student applicant to a business mogul would have to sit down face-to-face with a consular officer.
What if I Already Have a US Visa?
Usually, these rules don’t void valid visas, but stay alert for official updates in case new regulations say otherwise.
Obviously, that throws a wrench in the works for many people who were planning to visit their loved ones, attend events, or settle in the United States of America
But for now, nothing is final. The State Department and Homeland Security are still collecting data and deciding how to set these rules, if at all. Keep your eyes open for the official statements by US Government or changes in the coming weeks, because if they give the final approval, countries on the orange (and red) list will feel the pressure right away.
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