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Resources Related to Presidential Proclamations Temporarily Suspending Entry of Certain Immigrants and Nonimmigrants into the United States
4/1/21
AILA Doc. No. 20042111.
Admissions & Border, Business Immigration, Consular Processing, Family Immigration, Family-Based Immigrants, H-1B & H-1B1 Specialty Occupation, H-2B Temporary Worker, L-1 Intracompany Transferee
COVID-19 Related Resources
- Resource Center: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Resources for National Interest Exceptions Under Presidential Proclamations Suspending Entry of Certain Immigrants and Nonimmigrants, as Well as Individuals from Certain Countries
- AILA Tracks EOIR’s Historical Operational Status During Coronavirus Pandemic
- Practice Management Resources on the COVID-19 Pandemic
- SBA Loans and Other Resources to Help Your Practice Navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 31, 2021, former President Trump’s ban on nonimmigrant visas expired. With the expiration of Proclamation 10052, many categories of nonimmigrants will no longer be prevented from seeking entry to the United States. For more information on the end of the nonimmigrant visa ban, please check out the following resources:
- DOS Provides Update on Presidential Proclamation 10052 – April 1, 2021
- AILA Press Statement: Civil Rights Coalition Celebrates End of Harmful Visa Ban – April 1, 2021
- Practice Alert: Consular Processing After Sunsetting of Proclamation 10052 and Embassy Backlogs Created by COVID-19 Travel Bans – March 31, 2021
Proclamation Issued by President Biden
On February 24, 2021, President Biden rescinded Presidential Proclamation 10014 which prohibited the entry of certain immigrants into the United States due to possible harm to economic interests due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Read February 24, 2021, Proclamation
Proclamations Issued by President Trump
Proclamation 10131
On December 31, 2020, President Trump issued Proclamation 10131 continuing Proclamations 10014 and 10052, which suspended the entry of certain immigrants and nonimmigrants into the United States in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The proclamations have been continued until March 31, 2021.
Proclamation 10052
On June 22, 2020, President Trump signed a proclamation continuing Proclamation 10014 issued on April 22, 2020, (effective immediately) and suspending the entry of certain nonimmigrants (effective June 24, 2020, at 12:01 am (ET)).
- Summary of Presidential Proclamation 10052 Suspending Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants - June 30, 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Presidential Proclamation 10052 - August 12, 2020
- Practice Pointer: Obtaining a National Interest Exception for Presidential Proclamation 10052 - September 8, 2020
Proclamation 10014
On April 22, 2020, President Trump signed Proclamation 10014 temporarily suspending the entry of certain immigrants into the United States in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AILA Resources | Government Resources | Partner Resources | Congressional Updates | Other Resources | Litigation | Media Resources
AILA Resources
- AILA Press Statement: Civil Rights Coalition Celebrates End of Harmful Visa Ban – April 1, 2021
- Practice Alert: Consular Processing After Sunsetting of Proclamation 10052 and Embassy Backlogs Created by COVID-19 Travel Bans – March 31, 2021
- Civil Rights Coalition Celebrates Partial End of Immigration Ban – February 24, 2021
- Practice Alert: CSPA Beneficiaries Not Included in Exceptions to Proclamations 10014 and 10052 Suspending Entry of Certain Immigrants – October 12, 2020
- Practice Alert: Advising Clients Concerning Impact of Preliminary Stay in Gomez v. Trump on DV-2020 Selectees – October 1, 2020
- Practice Pointer: Obtaining an Exception for H-2B Visas Under Presidential Proclamation 10052, Suspending Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants – September 29, 2020
- Practice Pointer: Obtaining a National Interest Exception for Presidential Proclamation 10052, Suspending Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants – September 9, 2020
- Practice Pointer: Obtaining a National Interest Exception for Presidential Proclamation 10014, Suspending Entry of Certain Immigrants – September 9, 2020
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- Practice Alert: Advising Clients Concerning Impact of Preliminary Stay in Gomez v. Trump on DV-2020 Selectees – September 8, 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Presidential Proclamation 10052 Temporarily Suspending Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants into the United States – August 12, 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Presidential Proclamation 10014 Temporarily Suspending Entry of Certain Immigrants into the United States – August 12, 2020
- Presidential Proclamation to Temporarily Suspend Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants – What Clients Should Know - July 15, 2020
- AILA provides a flyer for you to share to help clients understand the implications of the June 22, 2020, Presidential Proclamation to temporarily suspend the entry of certain nonimmigrants into the United States. There are two versions available: a PDF version and a customizable Word version.
- Practice Alert: Update on U.S. Consular Operations and Implementation of Presidential Proclamations Restricting Travel and Visa Issuance - July 15, 2020
- Practice Alert: H-1B1 Visas Not Subject to Presidential Proclamation 10052 – July 8, 2020
- Practice Alert: Potential Effects of the June 22 Proclamation on EAD Eligibility for Individuals Subject to Removal - June 30, 2020
- Practice Alert: Additional Information Concerning Implementation of the June 22 Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants - June 24, 2020
- AILA Quicktake #289: Presidential Proclamation Blocks Entry of Certain Immigrants and Nonimmigrants – June 24, 2020
- AILA Press Release: Children of Permanent Residents and U.S. Citizens Exempt from New Immigration Ban – June 24, 2020
- AILA Press Release: Administration Expands Ban on Legal Immigration – Pursuing Campaign Promise to Shut Down Legal Immigration – June 22, 2020
- Chasing Down the Rumors: Possible Extension and Expansion of Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Immigrants into the United States – June 9, 2020
- AILA Press Release: President Focuses on Irrational Policy Instead of Choosing to Strengthen America – April 23, 2020
- Presidential Proclamation Suspending the Entry of Certain Immigrants into the United States – What You Should Know – April 23, 2020
- AILA provides a flyer, in English and in Spanish, to help clients understand the implications of the April 22, 2020, presidential proclamation suspending the entry of certain immigrants into the United States. There are two versions available: a PDF version and a customizable Word version.
- Get Ahead of an Immigration Suspension to Ease Client Panic - April 21, 2020
- AILA Press Release: AILA Urges Rational Response on COVID-19 and Immigration Policy; Condemns Divisive Presidential Tweet to Suspend Immigration – April 21, 2020
Government Resources
- DOS Provides Update on Presidential Proclamation 10052 – April 1, 2021
- DOS Provides Information on the Rescission of Presidential Proclamation 10014 – February 24, 2021
- DOS Provides Information on National Interest Exceptions to Presidential Proclamation 10052 – February 24, 2021
- DOS Issues Update on Court Order Regarding Presidential Proclamation 10052 – October 9, 2020
- DOS Says DV-2020 Applicants May Be Processed in Embassies and Consulates – September 17, 2020
- DOS Provides FAQs on J Visa Processing Under Presidential Proclamation 10052 - September 15, 2020
- White House Issues Amendment to Proclamation 10052 – June 30, 2020
- DOS Posts FAQs on Presidential Proclamations Suspending the Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants - June 25, 2020
- USCIS Press Release on the June 22 Proclamation: USCIS Statement on Presidential Proclamation – June 23, 2020
- USCIS notes: “This [proclamation] does not affect those currently working in the U.S. on valid H-1B or similar visas. The proclamation also does not prevent individuals in possession of valid visas prior to the effective date of the proclamation from entering or re-entering the country, if they have been abroad, provided they have not otherwise rendered themselves inadmissible.”
- Transcript of White House Background Press Call Concerning the June 22 Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Nonimmigrants - June 22, 2020
Partner Resources
- Center for Immigrants’ Rights Clinic (PennState Law): Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak: What You Need to Know – June 23, 2020
- Cato Institute: No, Mr. President, Immigration Is Not Correlated with COVID-19 in the United States - April 21, 2020
Congressional Updates
- Republican Senators Send Letter to President Trump on the Importance of Nonimmigrant Visa Programs – May 27, 2020
- Four Senators Send Letter to White House Urging Suspension of New Guest Worker Visas - May 7, 2020
Other Resources
- AILA and Partners Urge President Biden to Rescind the Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Bans – February 5, 2021
- CRS Insight: Coronavirus-Related Suspension of Immigrant Entry – April 24, 2020
- CRS Legal Sidebar: With the Stroke of a Pen: What Executive Branch Actions Can President-Elect Trump “Undo” on Day One? - November 22, 2016
Litigation
- District Court Preserves Validity of Class of DV-2020 Holders Who Faced Expiration of Visas Due to Visa Bans (Gomez, et al., v. Biden, et al., 2/19/21)
- District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Halting Proclamation Suspending Entry of Nonimmigrants (National Association of Manufacturers et al., v. DHS, et al., 10/1/20)
- District Court Orders DOS to Reserve 9,095 FY2020 Diversity Visa Numbers (Gomez, et al., v. Trump, et al., 9/30/20)
- Frequently Asked Questions About Gomez v. Trump – October 21, 2020
- DV-2020 Selectee - Gomez v. Trump Update – October 5, 2020
- AILA Quicktake #294: Court Orders DOS to Reserve 9,095 Additional Diversity Visas - October 2, 2020
View More Litigation Resources
- District Court Grants Preliminary Relief for DV-2020 Applicants (Gomez, et al., v. Trump, et al., 9/4/20)
- AILA Press Statement: Court Orders Trump Administration to Allow Diversity Visa Lottery Winners In
- AILA and Partners File Preliminary Injunction and Motion for Class Certification Against the 2020 Immigration Bans (Gomez, et al., v. Trump, 7/31/20)
- AILA Press Statement: Civil Rights Coalition Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Halt Immigration Ban - August 3, 2020
- Department of State Provides Administrative Record Materials in 2020 Immigration Bans Litigation – August 17, 2020
- U.S. Chamber and Businesses File Complaint Arguing the June 22 Presidential Proclamation Prevents Ability to Meet Workforce Needs (National Association of Manufacturers et al., v. DHS, et al., 7/21/20)
- AILA and Partners File Amended Complaint Challenging President Trump’s Immigration Ban (Gomez, et al., v. Trump, et al., 7/17/20)
- Press Statement: Individuals, Employers, and Organizations Join to File First Lawsuit Challenging Entirety of Trump’s Immigration Ban - July 17, 2020
- Indian Nationals File Lawsuit Challenging Presidential Proclamation 10052’s H-1B/H-4 Visa Ban - (Panda, et al. v. Wolf, et al., 7/14/20)
- District Court Denies Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Case Challenging Proclamation 10052 (Panda, et al. v. Wolf, et al., 9/16/20)
- Diversity Visa Winners File Complaint Arguing the Trump Administration Unlawfully Suspended the DV-2020 Program (Mohammed et al. v. Trump et al., 7/10/20)
- AILA and Partners File a Complaint Requesting an Injunction Against the April 2020 Proclamation to Protect Minors from Aging Out (Gomez, et al., v. Trump, et al., 5/28/20)
- Press Call: AILA, Coalition Partners, and Affected Plaintiff Discuss Immigration Ban – June 11, 2020
- AILA Press Statement: Civil Rights Coalition Files Lawsuit to Protect Families from Decades of Separation – May 28, 2020
- Plaintiffs Request Temporary Restraining Order to Halt Implementation and Enforcement of the April 22, 2020, Presidential Proclamation - April 27, 2020
- Plaintiffs File Class Action Lawsuit Against President Trump and Others Alleging That the Presidential Proclamation Is Unlawful and Invalid - April 27, 2020
- AILA and Partners Request Temporary Restraining Order Preventing the Implementation of the April 22, 2020, Presidential Proclamation in Order to Protect Certain Underage Visa Applicants – April 25, 2020
- AILA Press Statement: Civil Rights Coalition Files Emergency Motion to Halt Implementation of President Trump’s Immigration Ban – April 25, 2020
Media Resources
- Forbes: Court Case Against Trump Immigration and Visa Ban Moves Forward – August 10, 2020
- ABC News: Trump signs order freezing visas for foreign workers through the end of the year – June 22, 2020
- BuzzFeed: Trump Is Suspending Certain Visas For Foreign Workers – June 22, 2020
- Forbes: New Trump H-1B Visa Restrictions Will Harm Companies – June 23, 2020
- USA Today (Opinion): Suspending Work Permits for Foreign Graduates Would Be a Terrible Mistake for US Economy – June 22, 2020
- Washington Post: Trump, Citing Pandemic, Orders Limits on Foreign Workers, Extends Immigration Restrictions Through December – June 22, 2020
- Forbes: Lawsuit Asks Judge To Stop Trump Immigration Order – April 27, 2020
- Talking Points Memo: What We Know — and Don't Know — About Trump's New Immigration Order – April 23, 2020
- CNN: Trump Says Immigration Order Will Apply Only to Green Cards and Will Last 60 Days - April 22, 2020
- Forbes: Trump Does It: An Executive Order To Suspend Immigration - April 21, 2020
- Bloomberg: Trump May Exempt Health, Food Workers From Immigration Ban - April 21, 2020
- New York Times: Trump Is Expected to Announce a Pause in Issuing Green Cards, But Backed Off Plans to Also Halt Guest Worker Programs. - April 21, 2020