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The U.S. Consulate in Chennai resumed visa processing today after a temporary closure. The reopening coincides with a broader travel ban affecting 12 countries. Applicants with scheduled appointments were allowed entry, while others are being rescheduled.
June 2025 proclamation issued by President Trump. This travel ban:
What It Is
A full entry ban on nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, and others USVisaWizard Courier-Journal.
Partial restrictions on 7 additional countries, such as Cuba, Venezuela, and Laos Wego Travel Blog.
The stated reasons include national security concerns, visa overstay rates, and public safety.
How It Relates to India
India itself is not on the list of banned or restricted countries. However, the reopening of the U.S. Consulate in Chennai was mentioned in the same context because:
It had been temporarily closed during the rollout of the new travel policy.
The reopening signals a return to normal visa processing for Indian nationals, despite the broader global restrictions.
So the travel ban doesn’t target India, but the consulate’s closure and reopening were indirectly affected by the administrative shifts tied to that policy. Let me know if you want a breakdown of the 12 banned countries or how this impacts visa categories.
The federal government shutdown has entered its 22nd day, making it the second-longest in U.S. history. President Trump stated he will not meet with Democratic leaders until a resolution is passed. Over 750,000 federal workers remain furloughed, and food aid programs are nearing critical limits.
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