Recently, news from the U.S. has been awash with the increased activity of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducting raids, and arresting individuals that are considered undocumented, and having them deported.. There has been a heightened crackdown on people deemed to be unlawfully present in the U.S. and in some instances, some have been stripped of their legal status as immigrants. The increased enforcement has led to tensions and protests in Los Angeles and other cities.

Executive Order 14159

Within days after his inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump initiated major immigration enforcement by signing Executive Order 14159, titled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion.”  With this Executive Order, he declared a national emergency at the U.S. southern border, expanded expedited removal, increased hiring of  ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents. The order restricted public benefits for immigrants and targeted sanctuary jurisdictions. To date, U.S. Federal agents have arrested more than 100,000 people suspected to have violated immigration laws from January 20 when the Executive Order came into effect, to the first week of June. This number is set to increase as the U.S. seeks to have 1 million immigrants removed every year. 

Travel Bans

In addition to the deportations, the Trump administration has issued full and partial travel restrictions on several countries This has made many people anxious about their travel aspirations, especially to the U.S. According to a memo from the U.S. State Department released on June 4 2025, 36 countries of concern might be recommended for full or partial travel bans if they do not meet established benchmarks and requirements within 60 days. The countries under review include over two dozen African nations, of which Uganda and Tanzania are listed. Over the next 60 days, their governments are being asked to address concerns such as the questionable security and reliability of passports, citizens overstaying their US visas, and acts of terrorism committed in the US by nationals from the listed countries. The other countries facing a possible full or partial ban if they are unable to address the concerns are Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Côte D’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Ethiopia, Egypt, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, South Sudan, Syria, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Prior to this, the following 12 countries had received a full entry ban:  Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Citizens from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela face partial entry restrictions.

Are there any exemptions?

On July 25 2025, U.S-based seasoned Immigration Attorney with over 18 years of experience in Immigration and National Law, Christine Nsajja, will meet and engage Ugandans with travel ambitions at the Protea Hotel in Kololo to break down the latest U.S. visa and entry requirements. Christine Nsajja is Founder and Principal of the Christine Nsajja Law Firm operating in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Atlanta, Georgia.

According to Christine Nsajja, some of these requirements always existed but have now been amplified by the current administration. “People should not give up on their dreams and aspirations but rather get all the information on the reforms and the new requirements so as to prepare sufficiently,” she said.

Christine Nsajja has helped a variety of clients navigate the complex and ever-evolving U.S. immigration system with confidence, clarity, and compassion. She has successfully handled a wide range of immigration matters including family-based petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization, asylum, humanitarian relief, and consular processing. Her practice encompasses employment-based immigration such as EB-1 visas and EB-2 National Interest Waiver visas, nonimmigrant work visas such as H-1B and L-1A and L-1Bs, labor certifications (PERM), I-9 compliance, and representation of U.S. employers in navigating immigration regulations. She is especially passionate about helping immigrants build a future in the United States and advocates fiercely for the fair and humane treatment of all individuals, regardless of their country of origin or immigration status.

“It does not matter if you are entering the United States for the first time or for the tenth time, the reforms now necessitate that you prepare sufficiently, and that means consulting with people who have an understanding of what the new requirements and expectations are.. We will handhold you through the process, giving you the guidance, preparation and advocacy from start to finish,” she explained. 

Christine Nsajja is a licensed immigration Attorney in the United States and a proud member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She graduated from Makerere University School of Law with an LLB in 1997. She successfully passed the Uganda Bar Exam administered by the Law Development Center in 1998. She received her Master’s in Law (LLM) degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1999. She further studied for a Juris Doctor degree and successfully graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law with a Juris Doctorate. She sat and passed the Minnesota Bar Exam in 2005. She is fluent in multiple languages and regularly works with clients from Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. She is uniquely positioned to guide her fellow Ugandans through the complex U.S. immigration system, having personally experienced and mastered its challenges. She combines professional expertise with cultural understanding and a deep personal commitment to helping others achieve their American dream. Her clients often attest to her unique ability to blend empathy with professionalism and her strategic and highly personalised approach to immigration law. She takes the time to understand each client’s unique background, goals and challenges, while tailoring her representation to meet their specific needs. Her clients include U.S. citizens petitioning for loved ones abroad and in the U.S, professionals abroad and in the U.S seeking employment-based visas, students seeking to come study in the U.S or adjusting their status from F-1 student visa to employment visas and individuals pursuing protection from deportation or removal.

At this seminar, Nsajja will provide participants with a practical “immigration toolbox” to equip them with the knowledge and strategies needed to pursue U.S. immigration opportunities confidently and lawfully. The seminar will demystify visa options, outline recent policy changes under the Trump administration, and offer personalised insights into navigating the shifting legal landscape. Whether you’re just starting the process or seeking clarity on recent changes, the U.S. Immigration seminar is your gateway to informed decision-making with tailormade solutions.