Alerts6.23.20

Presidential Proclamation Suspends Temporary Work Visas and Extends Prior Suspensions

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Highlights

The President issued a new proclamation that suspends the admission of certain employment-based nonimmigrant visa holders to the U.S. and extends a previous suspension through Dec. 31, 2020

The proclamation was issued in the interest of protecting American workers, as a result of the impacts of COVID-19

The proclamation includes certain exceptions and hints at future regulatory actions that could further impact U.S. immigration


On June 22, 2020, after weeks of rumors about anticipated action, President Trump formally issued a new proclamation that suspends the issuance of certain categories of temporary visas (H-1Bs, H-2Bs, L-1s, certain J-1s, and their dependents) to individuals meeting specific criteria. The suspension goes into effect on Wednesday, June 24, and formally applies to foreign nationals meeting the following criteria:

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