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handle is hein.crs/govdsyz0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Gongesssoa Research Service COVID-19-Related Suspension of Immigrant Entry Updated June 24, 2020 On June 22, President Trump issued a proclamation that, among other provisions, extends Proclamation 10014 issued April 22 suspending the entry into the United States of certain aliens (foreign nationals) who are seeking lawful permanent resident (LPR) status (i.e., immigrants). Both proclamations justify the suspension as protecting American workers from foreign labor market competition during a time of high domestic unemployment and reduced demand for workers caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Both proclamations rely on two immigration-related legal authorities. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), §212(f) (8 U.S.C. § 1182(f)), the President may suspend immigration when it would harm U.S. interests. Under INA §215(a) (8 U.S.C. §1185(a)) the President may prescribe limitations and exceptions on who may enter or depart the country. How long will the suspension last? Proclamation 10014, effective April 24, 2020, lasted 60 days. The second proclamation, effective June 24, 2020, extends the immigrant provisions of Proclamation 10014 until December 31, 2020. It also states that it may be continued as necessary. It requires the Secretaries of the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), State (DOS) and Labor (DOL) to consult every 60 days to recommend to the President any needed modifications. Who is includedin the suspension? Section 2(a) of Proclamation 10014 lists three criteria for determining which foreign nationals' entries into the United States as immigrants are suspended. The foreign nationals affected must * be outside of the United States as of April 24, 2020; * lack a valid visa as of April 24, 2020; and * lack an official travel document other than a visa that is valid as ofApril 24, 2020 or issued thereafter. Examples of documents that permit foreign nationals to travel to the United States and seek admission include a transportation letter, a boarding foil, or an advance parole document. Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov INI 1362 CRS INSIGHT Prepared forMembers and Committee-sof Congress