The new guidance, adoption groups and families say, is a step in the right direction, but they're also asking for adoptions to be exempt automatically. Mr. Trump expanded his travel ban in December, barring or heavily restricting travel to the U.S. from 39 countries. They requested immediate guidance for families on how to move forward, as well as permanent visa exemptions for adoptions. "On December 16, 2025, a new order was issued, superseding the previous directive and no longer including these exceptions for adoption visas. "The adoption visas should not be included or bundled with all of these other visa bans or pauses.