Quick Summary of New H-1B/H-2B/J-1/L-1 Executive Order
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-aliens-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-following-coronavirus-outbreak/
The executive order bans the issuance of visas, and the admission of:
• H-1B and H-4 • H-2B • J-1, J-2 (intern, trainee, teacher, camp counselor, au pair, or summer work travel program) • L-1, L-2
This order is valid until December 31, 2020.
You are not affected if:
You are already in the US as of June 24, 2020.
You have a nonimmigrant visa in your passport that is valid on June 24, 2020.
You are the spouse/child of a US citizen
You are providing temporary/essential services to the US food supply chain.
FAQ
Q. Am I affected if I have a TN, E-3, 0-1, P-1, K-1 visa?
A. No. Only those visas listed above are affected.
Q. Am I affected if I'm changing or adjusting status within the US?
A. No.
Q. Am I affected if I'm trying to change jobs (H-1B transfer) or change from OPT to H-1B?
A. No.
Q. Am I affected if I was physically in the US on June 24, 2020, but wish to leave and re-enter?
A. No.
Q. Am I affected if I want to apply for an affected (e.g. H-1B) visa, but currently hold a different nonimmigrant visa (e.g. B, F visa) valid on June 24, 2020?
A. No.
Q. Realistically, who's affected?
I can see the following groups of individuals being affected:
1. If you're stuck outside the US with an expired visa (e.g. you were planning to renew, but the embassies were closed). you're affected. This includes dependents (e.g. H-4, J-2, L-2) in this situation - it does not matter if your spouse/parent is in the US!
2. If you were planning to start work later this year, and have no valid visa, you're affected.#workvisa #h1b
PS Not an Immigration lawyer
Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak | The White House
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