Travel Advisories Related to Executive Orders/Proclamations
Travel Bans
As per NAFSA: Association of International Educators:
A pair of presidential proclamations function to restrict entry to the United States by nationals of certain countries.
- Presidential Proclamation 10949 of June 4, 2025: Restricting The Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats established a “full” travel ban on 12 countries and a “partial” travel ban on 7 countries, became effective at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 9, 2025. Read:
- Proclamation 10949 published on whitehouse.gov
- Proclamation 10949 of June 4, 2025 published in the Federal Register at 90 FR 24497 (June 10, 2025)
- White House Fact Sheet on Proclamation 10949
- See NAFSA’s page on Proclamation 10949 for details
- Presidential Proclamation 10998 of December 16, 2025, also titled Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States, modified the lists of countries identified in Presidential Proclamation 10949, and becomes effective at 12:01 a.m eastern standard time on January 1, 2026. Read:
- Proclamation 10998 of December 16, 2025 published on whitehouse.gov
- Proclamation 10988 published in the Federal Register at 90 FR 59717 (December 19, 2025)
- White House Fact Sheet on Proclamation 10998 of December 16, 2025
- DOS News Alert: Suspension of Visa Issuance to Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States (February 2, 2026)
Travel Related to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
If you are an undocumented person (regardless of whether you currently have permission to travel abroad through advance parole), please speak to a licensed, experienced immigration attorney before making any travel plans. Among many options, CUNY CLEAR is an excellent resource for free legal services and guidance.
Travel Guidelines for Montclair State Community Members
If you are a student, scholar, or employee sponsored by Montclair State University, please also review the travel guidance specific to your immigration category:
The following articles and pages should prove helpful in staying abreast of the changing national immigration landscape:
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators: “Executive and Regulatory Actions Under the Second Trump Administration”
- American Council on Education: “Trump’s Executive Orders Shift Higher Education Landscape”
- AILA: “Know Your Rights: If ICE Visits Your Home”
- ACLU: “Your Rights in the Border Zone”
- ACLU: “Know Your Rights: What To Do If You’re Stopped By Police, Immigration Agents or the FBI”
- IDP: “Know Your Rights: At Home and On the Street”
- IDP: “Know Your Rights: In Your Car”
- CUNY CLEAR
- Montclair State University Financial Aid for New Jersey DREAMers
- NILC Page on DACA
Please keep in mind that the information contained on this page and in the advisories and pages listed above does not constitute legal advice. Please speak to a licensed, experienced immigration attorney if you require legal counsel.
Students who have individual concerns are encouraged to contact the Office of the Dean of Students, and they may also take advantage of the resources offered through Counseling and Psychological Services, including short-term individual counseling, group therapy, psychiatry, Let’s Talk walk-in sessions, and more. Contact information for CAPS is located here.
Conversations without Walls
This conversation group is for all immigrants– documented and undocumented– and allies to connect and share their experiences in a welcoming environment. See our flyer for more information.
Connecting across Cultures
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) holds this informal, supportive discussion group for international students, students who have studied abroad, and any students who are interested in dialoguing and connecting across cultures. Visit the Connecting across Cultures page for more information.
Social Justice and Diversity Discussion Groups
The Office for Social Justice and Diversity hosts a number of discussion groups for undergraduate and graduate students who share similar identities to come together in a welcoming environment to build community, share experiences, and support one another. Visit the Office for Social Justice and Diversity Discussion Groups page for more information.
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the University’s primary point-of-contact for immigration-related matters:
Elizabeth A. Gill
Director of International Employment and Immigration
Office of University Counsel
gille@montclair.edu
973-655-5225