U.S. Travel Ban Update: What Zimbabwe Applicants Need to Know About EB Visas

Recent announcements about a U.S. travel ban impacting Zimbabwe have raised concerns for individuals pursuing immigration to the United States—especially those going through the EB visa or EB-3 visa process and our truck driver immigration program. At WorkPath Visas, we want to provide clarity based on the latest information and explain how this travel ban affects temporary visas, not employment-based immigration.

Temporary Visas Affected by the U.S. Travel Ban

The current government action is a partial suspension, and it applies only to certain temporary U.S. visa categories, including:

• B-1 / B-2 visitor visas

• F and M student visas

• J exchange visitor visas

These visas are short-term non-immigrant visas. They do not provide a path toward permanent residency or a Green Card.

EB and Employment-Based Visas Are Not Included in the Suspension

Here’s the most important takeaway for anyone in the EB or EB-3 visa process:

Employment-Based (EB) visas are NOT included in the Zimbabwe travel ban.

EB immigration categories are treated differently because they are:

• designed for permanent residency

• based on U.S. employer sponsorship

• subject to extensive background checks and vetting

  
  

This means the EB visa process—including EB-3 for truck drivers in our program and other workers—continues unchanged.

Why EB Visa and EB-3 Applicants Are Exempt

In the official announcement, the U.S. government lists exceptions for:

• lawful permanent residents

• certain visa categories

• individuals serving national interests
  

Employment-based immigrants fall under these exceptions due to:

• employer sponsorship

• lengthy vetting and security checks

• fulfilling critical labor shortages
  

This is why EB and EB-3 immigration remain unaffected by short-term travel bans.

What the Travel Ban Means for Zimbabwe Applicants Seeking U.S. Permanent Residency

If you are currently in the EB immigration process:

• The EB visa pathway remains open

• EB-3 job sponsorship continues

• U.S. employers still need skilled workers

• Permanent immigration is still recognized as essential
  

While the travel ban creates temporary restrictions, it does not change the status of employment-based visas.

Stay Confident in the EB Visa Process

We understand news about immigration policy can create anxiety. However, the EB visa category is built on:

• job verification

• national interest

• strict vetting

• long-term residency

This foundation remains in place.

At WorkPath Visas, our team will keep you informed and supported throughout the EB and EB-3 process, especially during policy updates that may affect Zimbabwe and other countries.

Have Questions About the EB or EB-3 Visa Process? We’re Here to Help.

Employment-based immigration continues—and so do the opportunities available to qualified applicants.

If you need clarity about:

• whether you qualify for EB-3

• how employer sponsorship works

• what the travel ban affects
  

Our team is ready to assist.

If you are an experienced truck driver looking to live and work permanently in the United States, contact WorkPath Visas today to get accurate guidance and stay on track with your EB visa journey.

Click here for the full government announcement.