Presidential Proclamation of April 22, 2020

Below is the link to the latest executive order by President Trump, effective today, April 23, 2020:

Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the US Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak

Immediate Effects — What Is NOT Affected

• Non-immigrant visas are not affected. Visas may still be granted to students (F, J, M), visitors (B visas), employment H1B, O-1, J, L-1, E1, E2 visas, etc.
• Individuals currently inside the US are not affected. These cases will continue to be processed and should continue to completion.
• Those who may be outside the US but already have Immigrant Visas issued are not affected.
• Green card holders, even if outside the US, are not affected.
• Those who have travel permit, advance parole documents or boarding foils are not affected.
• Refugee/asylum applicants are not affected (other than prior limitations through past executive orders).

Immigrant Visas — Exceptions (Still Issuable)

Immigrant visas will not be issued for 60 days; except immigrant visas can be issued for the following groups:

• Spouses or children under 21 of US citizens
• Healthcare professionals and their families
• EB-5 investment based green card applicants
• Those whose work would be of national interest to the US
• Special immigrants, families of armed forces, and a few other categories

Immigrant Visa Applications on Hold for 60 Days

• Immigrant visa applications for families of green card holders
• PERM employment-based immigrant visa applications (other than healthcare or national interest waiver applicants)
• Immigrant visa applications for parents, siblings and adult children (over 21) of US citizens
• Diversity visa applications