Which visas to the United States will be suspended at the end of 2020?

Recently, the United States signed the latest announcement that it will suspend immigrant visas. The most affected is the work visa, and a large number of work visas will be suspended. It is reported that this move is to reserve employment opportunities for American citizens, and a large number of foreign workers in the United States need to pay attention.

The White House announced on Monday that US President Trump signed an order to suspend the issuance of several types of visas, and the latest visa restrictions will last until the end of 2020. The latest visa restrictions involve work visas H- 1B, H-4 and H-2B, L and most J visas. In addition, the issuance of new green cards will be suspended until 65438+February 3 1.

The document pointed out that "US President Trump extended the suspension (issuance) period of certain visas to the end of this year, so that American workers can take the lead in benefiting as the economy gradually recovers from the impact of the new crown virus." This order may be postponed after 65438+February 3 1 this year.

According to the document, "within 30 days from June 24, and every 60 days after the order takes effect, the US Secretary of Homeland Security will coordinate with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Labor to propose any amendments when necessary."

An announcement signed by President Trump on Monday (22nd) shows that the immigrant visa will be suspended until the end of 2020.

According to BusinessInsider, this announcement extended the 60-day work visa freeze period implemented in April.

A large number of occupations will be affected, including some science and technology and university jobs.

According to this announcement, visas for H- 1B, H-2B, H-4, J- 1 and L- 1 will be suspended.

The H-4 visa is issued to the immediate family members of the holder of the H- 1B visa. H-2 visas allow workers in agriculture, construction, forestry and many other industries to take up temporary employment. The H-2B visa program allows American employers to temporarily hire foreigners for non-agricultural jobs and work on a one-off, seasonal, peak or regular basis.

This order applies to H- 1B visa, H-2B visa, L visa and some J visas. The Trump administration said that when the COVID-19 epidemic hit the US economy hard, enterprises should give priority to hiring American workers.

H- 1B visa is used for technicians and can be extended for up to six years. This kind of visa is very common in the technology industry, and it is the visa type most affected by administrative orders.

The above visa restrictions will last until 65438+February 3 1 in 2020, and the government can extend the ban. A senior government official said in a telephone briefing that these visa restrictions will release more than 500,000 jobs for Americans.