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handle is hein.crs/govduyy0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Gongesssoa Research Service COVID-19-Related Suspension of Nonimmigrant Entry June 24, 2020 On June 22, President Trump issued a proclamation suspending the entry of foreign nationals (aliens) in certain nonimmigrant (temporary) visa categories that allow foreign nationals to work in the United States. Citing the high unemployment rate resulting from public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID- 19, the proclamation suspends the entry of foreign nationals-and their accompanying family members-on H-lB, H-2B, J, and L visas, with some exceptions. This proclamation follows Proclamation 10014 from April 22 (which it extends through December 31, 2020) suspending the entry of permanent immigrants (see CRS Insight IN11362). In Proclamation 10014, President Trump directed the Secretaries of Labor and Homeland Security to review nonimmigrant programs and recommend measures to prioritize the hiring of U.S. workers. According to the June 22 proclamation, the Secretaries found that admitting temporary workers in the aforementioned categories poses a risk of displacing and disadvantaging United States workers during the current recovery. The President cited two immigration-related legal authorities. Under Section 212(f) (8 U.S.C. § 1182(f)) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), the President may suspend immigration when it would be detrimental to the interests of the United States. Under INA §215(a) (8 U.S.C. §1185(a)) the President may prescribe limitations and exceptions on who may enter or depart the United States. How long will the suspension last? The proclamation suspending the entry of foreign nationals in certain nonimmigrant visa categories remains in effect from June 24, 2020, through December 31, 2020, with the possibility of continuation thereafter. Beginning 30 days after the effective date, and every 60 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretaries of Labor and State, may recommend changes to it. Who is included in the suspension? Section 2 suspends the entry of nonimmigrants in these visa categories: * H-1B (specialty occupation workers); Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov INI 1435 CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Membersand C o m n ifteeso f C o ng ress ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------