Dominica, Antigua Added to Expanded U.S. Entry Restrictions as Trump Cites Vetting Failures and Security Risks

The United States has imposed new, targeted entry restrictions on nationals of Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda under a sweeping presidential proclamation that expands travel limitations on countries deemed to have persistent deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing, according to a fact sheet released by the White House. The proclamation, signed by President Donald Trump, significantly broadens and strengthens existing restrictions first imposed during his earlier administration, framing the policy as a national-security measure rooted in data, compliance failures, and documented risks to public safety. Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda are among 15 countries newly placed under partial entry restrictions, with the administration citing concerns tied to identity verification and citizenship-by-investment practices. What the Restrictions Mean for Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda Under the proclamation, nationals of Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda are now subject to ...