U.S. Lifts Travel Ban on One Country: Turkmenistan

The United States has lifted its nonimmigrant visa ban on citizens from Turkmenistan. This makes Turkmenistan the only nation to be removed from the list since the bans were expanded earlier this year. The U.S. had restricted travel from several countries over security concerns. A nonimmigrant visa allows temporary travel to the U.S. for purposes like business, tourism, or study. The removal means Turkmen citizens can now apply for these visas again. The U.S. State Department confirmed the change but did not give a specific reason. All other previously announced travel restrictions remain in effect.