New Proclamation Formalizes Temporary Ban On Entry For Certain Immigrants

On April 22, 2020, the White House issued a Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak, which bars certain foreign nationals from entering the United States as immigrants unless they have alternative travel documents. The proclamation has an effective date of April 23, 2020 (11:59 p.m.).

The suspension and limitation on individuals seeking entry as immigrants, pursuant to section 1 of the proclamation, will apply only to foreign nationals who:

• are outside the United States on the effective date of this proclamation;
• do not have an immigrant visa that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation; and