Important Announcements on U.S. Policies Currently Affecting International Students
Seattle Colleges International Programs is closely monitoring federal changes in immigration policies and the possible impacts they may have on future, admitted, and current international students. Please see below for more information about recent announcements made by the U.S. federal government.
On December 16, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump amended Proclamation 10949. The proclamation fully restricts the entry into the United States of nationals from the following countries: Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Laos, Libya, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, as well as individuals using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority (PA). The proclamation also partially restricts entry of nationals from the following countries: Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burundi, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Venezuela, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This means that no one who is a national of these countries may enter the U.S. as immigrants or in the tourist, student, or scholar visa categories (B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M, and J). The Proclamation includes exceptions for lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders, certain visa categories, and individuals whose entry serves U.S. national interests. Finally, the proclamation modifies the restrictions imposed on nationals from Turkmenistan: The suspension of entry for Turkmen citizens as nonimmigrants on B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M, and J visas is lifted, while the entry into the United States for Turkmen citizens as immigrants remains suspended. If your admission application to Seattle Colleges has been accepted, and you would like to defer your enrollment to a later date as a result of this Proclamation, please contact IntlAdmissions@seattlecolleges.edu. On December 16, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump amended Proclamation 10949. The proclamation fully restricts the entry into the United States of nationals from the following countries: Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Laos, Libya, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, as well as individuals using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority (PA). The Proclamation also partially restricts entry of nationals from the following countries: Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burundi, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Venezuela, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This means that no one who is a national of these countries may enter the U.S. as immigrants or in the tourist, student, or scholar visa categories (B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M, and J). The Proclamation includes exceptions for lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders, certain visa categories, and individuals whose entry serves U.S. national interests. Finally, the proclamation modifies the restrictions imposed on nationals from Turkmenistan: The suspension of entry for Turkmen citizens as nonimmigrants on B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M, and J visas is lifted, while the entry into the United States for Turkmen citizens as immigrants remains suspended. Current students planning to travel outside of the United States should make sure that their passport, student visa, and I-20 form are valid and up to date. If you have questions about your travel plans, please consult your primary academic advisor.FUTURE/ADMITTED STUDENTS
Future/Admitted international students should be aware of the following recent announcements:
Proclamation Limiting Entry to the United States
CURRENT STUDENTS
Current Seattle Colleges international students should be aware of the following recent announcements:
Proclamation Limiting Entry to the United States
Travel Advisory