Presidential Proclamation 10052, which temporarily suspended the
entry of certain H-1B, H-2B, J, and L nonimmigrants into the United
States, expired as expected on March 31, 2021.
Overview
The proclamation was implemented by the Trump administration to
prevent certain foreign nationals in temporary work visa categories
from entering the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Trump
administration's stated reason for issuing the ban was to
protect the American workforce and the nation's economy. The
ban was initially set to expire on December 31, 2020, but it was
extended through March 31, 2021.
What Should Employers and Applicants Know?
Although the proclamation has expired, other travel restrictions
related to COVID-19 are still in effect. That includes a travel ban
preventing most foreign nationals from entering the U.S. if they
have been physically present in China, Iran, Ireland, Brazil, South
Africa, the U.K. or the Schengen Area in the past 14 days
