"Countries along migratory routes must do their part to prevent and deter the transit of aliens seeking to illegally enter the United States," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced a visa-restriction policy targeting foreign government officials and others who are believed to be responsible for facilitating illegal immigration into the country.

The State Department unveiled visa restrictions on foreign government officials who are thought to be responsible for aiding illegal immigration into the U.S., part of a wider effort by President Trump’s administration to crackdown on immigration.

The new ban could affect tens of thousands of Afghans who have been cleared for resettlement in the U.S. as refugees or on Special Immigrant Visas because they are at risk of Tali

Reuters reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to implement a travel ban, which could include citizens from Afghanistan and Pakistan. A final decision might be made as early as next week.

Reports suggest that President Donald Trump may be on the verge of launching a new travel ban, barring Afghans and Pakistanis from entering the country.