Presidential Proclamation – June 23, 2020 – URGENT

June 23, 2020•8 min read

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Presidential Proclamation – June 23, 2020 – URGENT

As you may have heard, President Trump has signed a Proclamation that may directly impact workers in the US. Below is a visual summary to help you assess whether you are impacted.

Impacted by President Trump's June 22, 2020 Proclamation [Effective June 24, 2020 – December 31, 2020]

Visa Type	Location	US Visa Stamp	Impact
H1B Visa*	Outside of the US	No H1B Visa Stamp	Cannot enter the US
H4 Visa	Outside of the US	No H4 Visa Stamp	Cannot enter the US
L1, L2 Visa	Outside of the US	No L Visa Stamp	Cannot enter the US
H2B Visa	Outside of the US	No H2B Visa Stamp	Cannot enter the US
J1 Visa **	Outside of the US	No J1 Visa Stamp	Cannot enter the US
Immigrant Visa	Inside OR Outside of the US	No Immigrant Visa	Will not be issued Immigrant Visa

* Includes H1B Cap Applicants who filed Consular processing and/or are currently outside of the U.S.

ONLY those participating in an intern, trainee, teacher, camp counselor, au pair, or summer work travel program ARE** impacted

NOT impacted by President Trump's June 22, 2020 Proclamation [Effective June 24, 2020 – December 31, 2020]

Visa Type	Location	US Visa Stamp	Impact
H1B Visa	Outside of the US	Has Valid Visa Stamp	No Impact
H1B Visa	Inside the US	Has Valid I797 and I94	No Impact
H4 Visa	Outside of the US	Has Valid Visa Stamp	No Impact
H4 Visa	Inside the US	Has Valid I797 and I94	No Impact
H4 EAD	Inside the US	Has Valid EAD	No Impact
L1, L2 Visa	Outside of the US	Has Valid Visa Stamp	No Impact
L1, L2 Visa	Inside the US	Has Valid I797 and I94	No Impact
L2 EAD	Inside the US	Has Valid EAD	No Impact
H2B Visa	Outside of the US	Has Valid Visa Stamp	No Impact
H2B Visa	Inside the US	Has Valid Approval and I94	No Impact
J1 Visa	Outside of the US	Has Valid Visa Stamp	No Impact
J1 Visa	Inside the US	Valid Status Documents	No Impact
Immigrant Visa	Inside OR Outside of the US	Has Valid Immigrant Visa	No Impact

Important Notes

Urgent Recommendation

If currently outside of the U.S. with a valid visa, it is our recommendation that you return the U.S. as soon as possible. You can always renew your nonimmigrant status from within the U.S., but you will not be able to obtain a visa stamp if outside of the U.S.

Canadian Exemption Status

Canadians appear to be exempt because they do not apply for visas; however, the language is ambiguous – we are monitoring this as it unfolds with U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Status Maintenance

Individuals currently in the U.S. in valid status, please ensure that your I94 remains valid at all times. If your status is nearing its expiration date, please consult with your attorney so the renewal can be timely filed to ensure you remain in valid status, this includes those in dependent status, as applicable.

If not specifically mentioned, those entering the US in any other status should not be directly impacted by this Proclamation (B1/B2, TN, O1, E3, H1B1, E1, E2, F1/F2, OPT/STEM OPT, etc.)

Exemptions

The order does not apply to people in the following four (4) groups:

Lawful Permanent Residents
Spouses or children of US citizens
Anyone seeking entry to provide labor essential to the US food supply
Anyone whose entry would be in the national interest, including individuals who are critical to the defense, law enforcement, diplomacy, or national security of the United States; are involved with the provision of medical care to individuals who have contracted COVID-19 and are currently hospitalized; are involved with the provision of medical research at United States facilities to help the United States combat COVID-19; or are necessary to facilitate the immediate and continued economic recovery of the United States.

As always, we are here to support you with any immigration needs throughout these trying times. Please feel free to contact us to discuss any questions or concerns.

Link to official proclamation: https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-immigrants-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-economic-recovery-following-covid-19-outbreak/

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Presidential Proclamation – June 23, 2020 – URGENT

Impacted by President Trump's June 22, 2020 Proclamation [Effective June 24, 2020 – December 31, 2020]

NOT impacted by President Trump's June 22, 2020 Proclamation [Effective June 24, 2020 – December 31, 2020]