On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation that suspends the entry of certain foreign nationals into the United States through December 31, 2020.
What We Know:
Affected Temporary Visa Categories:
Affected Permanent Visa Categories (Green Cards):
The Proclamation only applies to individuals who are:
The wording of the proclamation suggests that individuals who are physically present in the United States as of June 22, 2020 are not subject to the proclamation. It also suggests that individuals who are outside the United States on June 22, 2020 but who possess a valid visa stamp or other official travel document, are also not subject to the proclamation.
The Proclamation does not apply to individuals who are:
Unanswered Questions:
The following questions remain unanswered as we work through the wording of the proclamation:
We will continue to monitor the situation surrounding this presidential proclamation and will be providing updates as soon as there is more clarity. In the meantime, we strongly advise all foreign nationals in the United States in the impacted visa categories (H-1B, H-4, J-1, J-2, L-1A, L-1B and L-2) to cancel/postpone any international travel plans. Regardless of your immigration status, please contact your Lepore Taylor Fox attorney before making any travel arrangements including emergency travel.
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