Quick Summary of New H-1B/H-2B/J-1/L-1 Executive Order

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Jun 22, 2020 877 Comments

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

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  • IBM
    osfitch

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    osfitch
    A step in the right direction... let’s see how that plays out...
    Jun 22, 2020 26
  • SkillSoft
    DQlJ03

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    DQlJ03
    I'm not sure how this is of any benefit. All big tech companies are going to remote onboard anyway and come 2021 they will all fly in
    Jun 22, 2020 18
    • Will they not receive US paygrade if that's the case?
      Jun 23, 2020
    • New
      jdivoemsku

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      jdivoemsku
      Xenophobia? That Americans overestimate ourselves, our capabilities and our place in the world? That we are mired in the past and not wanting to see how the much of the world is changing and in the process of leaving us in the dust?
      Jun 23, 2020
  • Xometry
    tSBA86

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    tSBA86
    Though I am Native(Indian) American, I think this was a cheap shot to gain some votes because of garbage Tulsa event. 13% unemployment is not for jobs requiring specialized talent and I am republican
    Jun 22, 2020 8
    • Apple
      coom

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      coom
      eh black and mexican republicans exist so idk why its so crazy that theres someone who is a native american who is republican. obviously it's statistically less likely but skinfolk arent always kinfolk, ppl got different circumstances that form their beliefs, even among those who are the same ethnicity or race
      Jun 23, 2020
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      tSBA86

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      tSBA86
      Lyft yes I edited so that someone like you gets it!
      Jun 23, 2020
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  • The way I see it. This order does absolutely nothing to save American jobs. It’s purely to create headlines at breitbart and Fox News to please his thick headed followers who have no idea on how immigration actually works.
    Jun 22, 2020 3
    • New / Eng
      stoffel

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      stoffel
      Definitely this.
      Jun 22, 2020
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