Last week, President Trump signed a proclamation suspending the issuance of new
H-1B, H-2B, J and L visas through December 31, 2020 (description of
the types of visas are included below). The proclamation,
which took effect on June 24, also limits the entry of any non-U.S.
citizen or national into the U.S. that was outside the U.S. on June
24, did not have a nonimmigrant visa valid on June 24, and
didn't have an official travel document (other than a visa)
valid on June 24.
In taking this action, the proclamation extends the 60-day
temporary restrictions originally issued on April 22 to address the COVID-19
pandemic, except for a few changes (which are noted below).
This means businesses and industries that rely on immigrant work
visas that were suspended need to be prepared or they may be unable
to fill their anticipated labor needs.
