Did you hear this exciting news? President Biden on Wednesday revoked a COVID-19 freeze that Trump administration had put on visas and green cards. The reason being that the order didn't advance US interests and can hurt industries and individuals involved. Let's hear more about it!
COVID-19 Freeze on Green Cards and Work Visas is Revoked!
You must have heard the COVID-19 freeze which was implemented back in June 2020 as an extension to the 2017 "Buy American, Hire American" executive order.. Trump administration had frozen green cards for new immigrants and paused temporary work visas for skilled workers including manager, H-1B, H-4, H-2B, L-1, J and more visa holders. The reason was to protect American workers and safeguard US labor market during the pandemic.
However Biden administration argued that this policy prevented qualified and eligible non-US residents from entering the country.
"It harms the United States, including by preventing certain family members of US citizens and lawful permanent residents from joining their families here" - from President Biden
What does the reversal mean?
For those who had expected to wait until the end of March to apply for the coveted visas, can now submit their application immediately! (This is huge!)
Come back for more updates!
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