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Significant Reductions in Nonimmigrant Visa Validity for Dozens of Countries

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently revised its visa reciprocity schedules for numerous countries, significantly reducing the duration of nonimmigrant visa validity to three months and a single entry in many cases....more

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

U.S. Department of State Provides Limited Guidance on National Interest Exception for Visa Issuance

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On June 9, 2025, restrictions on travel to the U.S. went into effect via Presidential Proclamation, impacting certain citizens of 19 different countries. Those impacted by the Proclamation can still submit visa applications...more

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President Trump Extends Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Ban

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Seyfarth Synopsis:  Previously scheduled to expire on December 31, 2020, Proclamations 10052 and 10014 have been extended by President Trump until March 31, 2021. These visa bans will continue to restrict the issuance of...more

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Another Brick in the Invisible Wall – President Trump's COVID-19 Immigration Restrictions

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“All in all it’s just another brick in the wall” – Pink Floyd - “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste” – Rahm Emanuel - President Donald Trump’s campaign promise to build a wall along the United States’ southern...more

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FAQ - New Proclamation Suspending Entry of H-1B, L-1, J-1, and H-2B Nonimmigrant

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Seyfarth Synopsis: President Trump issued a new entry ban directly affecting foreign nationals in H-1B, H-2B, J-1 and L-1 status.  Below is a list of 20 questions and answers that have surfaced in the first 24 hours since the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

How Does the New Presidential Proclamation Regarding Non-Immigrant Visas Affect Your Company

Presidential Proclamation - On June 22, 2020, the White House announced an extension and expansion of Proclamation 10014, which was originally announced on April 22, 2020 and restricted the issuance of and entry on immigrant...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Key Takeaways From The President's Proclamation Suspending Visa Issuance For Certain Temporary Workers And Exchange Visitors

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On June 22, 2020, the president signed an executive order suspending visa issuance for specific classes of visas. Citing economic concerns, the order suspends entry into the United States of those foreign nationals who seek...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Call To Action: Temporary Ban On Entry Of Nonimmigrant Visa Workers May Be Coming

The Trump Administration is reportedly contemplating a proclamation that will significantly affect a number of temporary work permit programs. Although we cannot predict with certainty what these restrictions will be or their...more

Fisher Phillips

What Employers Need To Know About The White House’s COVID-19 Immigration Proclamation

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In a measure responding to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, President Trump has issued a proclamation temporarily suspending the entry of immigrant-visa applicants for 60 days. Although the initial announcement preceding the...more

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