The administration is reportedly planning to introduce a new travel ban that would affect citizens from as many as 43 countries. These restrictions would expand upon the previous policies enforced during the administration’s first term.

The third group includes 26 countries like Pakistan, Bhutan and Myanmar. As per memo, these countries would be considered for a partial suspension of US visa issuance if their governments "do not make efforts to address deficiencies within 60 days".

On the campaign trail, Trump stated his intention to restore the travel ban which caught much attention in 2017.

"It is the policy of the United States to protect its citizens from aliens who intend to commit terrorist attacks, threaten our national security, espouse hateful ideology, or otherwise exploit the immigration laws for malevolent purposes,