Trump Issues Executive Order Suspending New Work Visas For Several Employment-Based Categories Through End Of 2020

President Trump has signed an executive order suspending the issuance of new temporary work visas for individuals outside of the U.S. in several employment-based visa categories through the end of 2020 that will be effective on June 24^th. This executive order applies broadly to individuals outside of the U.S. who do not currently hold a valid work visa or travel document, with limited exceptions. The proclamation does not impact foreign national employees who currently hold visa stamps or U.S.travel documents, and those who are in the United States as of June 24^th. The executive order also extends the current travel ban on green card applicants outside of the U.S. until December 31, 2020.