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Public Health Entry Suspension (CDC — Ebola)
CDC Title 42 Entry Suspension — Ebola (3)
CDC Amended Order under §§ 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 265, 268; 42 CFR 71.40) · Effective May 22, 2026 · 30-day duration
Suspends the right to introduce “covered aliens” — including lawful permanent residents — who departed from, or were present within, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan during the prior 21 days, regardless of nationality. Issued in response to the Bundibugyo virus (Ebola) outbreak confirmed in the DRC and Uganda, with South Sudan designated high-risk.
Exceptions apply for U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals; U.S. armed forces and government personnel and their families (subject to assurances); and certain DHS-approved or humanitarian cases. The order is time-limited to 30 days and subject to an ongoing public health risk assessment.
U.S. Embassy Kyiv is currently processing C1/D and H-2B visas, plus limited B1/B2 appointments for urgent humanitarian or medical travel. All other NIV applicants may apply at any U.S. embassy or consulate worldwide.
Travel Ban + Hold + Re-Review (Dark Red): 40 jurisdictions designated under PP 10949 (June 4, 2025, 19 countries) and PP 10998 (Dec 16, 2025, 21 additional). All are subject to entry suspension, USCIS domestic adjudication hold (PM-602-0194), and retroactive re-review of previously approved benefits (PM-602-0192 for the original 19; PM-602-0194 for all 40). Also subject to IV pause. Palestine: Also affected by consular operations disruption (March 2026).
IV Pause Only (Grey): Subject to immigrant visa processing pause effective Jan 21, 2026 (212(a)(4) presumption) but NOT subject to travel ban or domestic USCIS hold. NIVs still available.
Consular Operations Disrupted (Yellow): U.S. embassies/consulates in these countries have consular services — including visa interviews, immigrant visa processing, and routine consular services — subject to cancellations, suspensions, and generally limited availability due to the conflict with Iran. Conditions remain uncertain and may change without notice. Lebanon, Kuwait, and Iraq are the most significantly disrupted (Lebanon and Kuwait are limited to emergency services only). Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, and Lebanon are also subject to the IV pause (shown as olive on the map). Palestine is also subject to the travel ban and domestic hold (shown as dark red on the map with a note).
Public Health Entry Suspension — Ebola (Purple): CDC Amended Order under §§ 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 265, 268; 42 CFR 71.40), effective May 22, 2026. Suspends entry of covered aliens — including lawful permanent residents — present in the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan during the prior 21 days, in response to the Bundibugyo virus (Ebola) outbreak. Time-limited to 30 days; exceptions for U.S. citizens and nationals and certain DHS-approved cases. Shown as purple on the map, overriding the underlying IV pause (DR Congo, Uganda) or travel ban (South Sudan).
Unaffected (White): No travel ban, IV pause, consular disruption, or public health entry suspension.
Partial Suspension Notes:
Laos: Upgraded from partial suspension (PP 10949) to full suspension (PP 10998).
Sierra Leone: Upgraded from partial suspension (PP 10949) to full suspension (PP 10998).
Turkmenistan: NIV suspension lifted under PP 10998; IV suspension continues.
Burundi, Cuba, Togo, Venezuela: Partial suspension (unchanged between proclamations).
Iran Conflict Impact (March 2026):
Iran Conflict Related Disruptions (11): Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE — consular services subject to cancellations, suspensions, and limited availability until further notice. Lebanon, Kuwait, and Iraq are the most significantly disrupted.Other Consular Disruptions (1): Ukraine — limited visa services unrelated to the Iran conflict.
Overlap with existing restrictions: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, and Lebanon (IV pause + ops disrupted). Palestine (travel ban + hold + ops disrupted). Saudi Arabia (previously embassy closed, now consular ops disrupted).
Key Points:
USCIS Domestic Hold (PM-602-0194): Applies to nationals by birth OR citizenship (including CBI), regardless of entry date. Affects I-485, I-130, I-140, I-765, N-400, and all other USCIS benefit applications.
Retroactive Re-Review: PM-602-0192 (Dec 2, 2025) ordered re-review of approved benefits for the original 19 countries (PP 10949). PM-602-0194 (Jan 1, 2026) extended hold and re-review to all 40 jurisdictions under PP 10998.
IV Pause: Interviews proceed but cases refused under 221(g) with 212(a)(4) presumption. NIVs unaffected. Dual nationals may use non-listed passport.
Mauritania: On travel ban (PP 10998) but NOT on IV pause list.
Exceptions may apply for: LPRs, diplomats (A/G visas), certain EAD categories, national interest.
Entry suspended under presidential proclamation, with a USCIS hold on domestic benefit adjudications and retroactive re-review of previously approved benefits. Also subject to the immigrant visa pause.
Presidential Proclamations 10949 (June 4, 2025) and 10998 (Dec 16, 2025); USCIS domestic adjudication hold and retroactive re-review (PM-602-0192, PM-602-0194).
Entry of covered aliens — including lawful permanent residents — present in the affected country during the prior 21 days is suspended in response to the Bundibugyo virus (Ebola) outbreak. Time-limited to 30 days; exceptions apply for U.S. citizens and nationals and certain DHS-approved cases.
CDC Amended Order under §§ 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 265, 268; 42 CFR 71.40), effective May 22, 2026; 30-day duration.
