Overview

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy aimed at foreign government officials who facilitate illegal immigration into the U.S.
• The policy applies to immigration, customs, airport, and port authority officials who fail to enforce laws or implement practices that prevent unauthorized migration.
• The visa bans are authorized under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which allows restrictions on individuals posing potential foreign policy risks.
• This measure complements the existing 3C policy expanded in 2024, which targets private sector actors profiting from transportation services for migrants traveling to the U.S.
• The restrictions will remain in place until affected officials take steps to enforce existing laws and implement policies to curb illegal migration.