Concerns over re-entering the U.S. are prompting some green card and visa holders to reconsider or cancel their international travel plans.

Travel advisors are reporting a noticeable hesitation among clients, citing fears of being questioned, delayed, or even denied entry back into the U.S. Ted Bradpiece, owner of Explorer Travel Services in California, noted that some of his green card–holding clients have canceled planned trips or are avoiding international travel altogether.

“They’re nervous about going through immigration,” Bradpiece said, “especially the possibility of being pulled for secondary inspection, which can lead to hours of delay—or worse.”

This anxiety follows heightened scrutiny at U.S. ports of entry and recent policy changes, including a travel ban affecting citizens of multiple countries. A Travel Weekly survey in May revealed similar concerns among advisors, with some clients forfeiting expensive trips over uncertainty. One advisor mentioned a client walking away from a $40,000 cruise because his girlfriend, a green card holder, was too afraid to leave the country.

Though there’s no comprehensive data on how widespread the issue is, multiple advisors have observed the trend. Some say immigrants in general are hesitant to travel, even with legal documentation.

Alex Sharpe, CEO of Signature Travel Network, acknowledged the concern but said it hasn’t yet had a significant impact on overall travel demand. “Business remains strong, but the world does feel more uncertain,” he noted.

One Boston family, for example, canceled international trips after the husband—an Indian national with an O-1 work visa—expressed unease about re-entering the U.S. They’ve opted for domestic destinations like Puerto Rico instead.

Bradpiece said visa holders are more vulnerable than green card holders, whose permanent residency provides more stability—but fears persist in both groups. “People are asking, ‘Will my visa be revoked? Will I be allowed back in?’”

He recommends that travel advisors refer concerned clients to immigration attorneys, even though legal guidance may be limited due to the evolving nature of the situation.

“For now, people are staying put,” Bradpiece said. “There’s a lot of fear out there—and not many answers.”