Questions On The Presidential Proclamation About Work Visas?

junio 25, 2020 The Border Reports

BULLETIN – Earlier this week President Trump announced that he has extended the ban on new visas that might present a risk to the U.S. labor market until the end of the year.

The ban on new visas applies to H-1B, which are mainly used by technology companies, H-2B visas, for non-agricultural seasonal workers, J-1 visas for exchange students, and L-1 visas for managers of multinational corporations. Though there will be exemptions on this temporary ban such as H-2A agriculture workers, food processing, and health care workers.

The full text of the proclamation can be found here.

The US Embassy published a fact sheet regarding the presidential proclamation to answer your questions.

Here is a summary or you can read the full fact sheet here.

The Department of State temporarily will continue to not issue certain categories of immigrant visas (continuing PP10014), as well as not issue H-1B, H-2B, L, and certain J nonimmigrant visas, and their derivative visa categories for family members, apart from certain exceptions as laid out in the Proclamation itself. (Note: H-4 derivatives associated with H-2A and H-3 principal applications may still be issued.
The proclamation is not retroactive however those whose visas expire and apply for renewal are subject to the proclamation.
The proclamation applies to the following J visas: interns, trainees, teachers, camp counselors, au pairs, participants in the summer work travel program, and anyone accompanying or following to join such travelers.
Physicians applying for a J visa are not subject to the proclamation. Physicians who are seeking an H1-B or L visa to provide medical care for COVID-19 may be considered for an exception.
This proclamation also includes exceptions for, among others: lawful permanent residents; immigrants seeking to enter as a healthcare professional; spouses, children, and prospective adoptive children of U.S. citizens; and certain Special Immigrant Visa applicants.
Current H1B, H2B, L, and J visa holders who are currently in the U.S. should direct questions to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
A visa holder currently lawfully admitted to the United States does not need to renew the visa in order to remain.
Refugees and their follow-to-join family members in the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program do not travel to the United States with immigrant visas.
Due to precautions and limited resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic, routine visa processing at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide remains suspended.

If you have more questions please reach out to your local US embassy or visit https://mx.usembassy.gov/

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