Trump may suspend the issue of work visas: who will be affected by restrictions

The proposed suspension of the issuance of work visas H-1B may extend to the new fiscal year, which begins on October 1, writes NDTV.

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US President Donald Trump is considering suspending the issuance of a number of work visas, in particular H-1B, due to massive unemployment in America due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to media reports.

The suspension could also affect the new fiscal year, which will begin on October 1, The Wall Street Journal reported citing anonymous administration officials.

“This could prevent any new H-1B holders outside the country from starting work until the suspension is lifted, although those already in the country on this visa are unlikely to be affected,” the publication notes.

Such a decision by the Trump administration could have an adverse effect on thousands of IT professionals.

The White House, however, stated that no final decision had been made, and the administration was considering various proposals.

“The Administration is currently evaluating a wide range of options formulated by professional experts to protect American workers and visa applicants, especially disadvantaged and underserved citizens. But no decisions have been made,” White House spokesman Hogan Gidley said.

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In addition to H-1B visas, suspension may affect H-2B visas for short-term seasonal workers, J-1 visas for other types of short-term workers, including housekeepers, and L-1 visas for internal movements of company employees.

On June 11, Thomas Donoghue, Director General of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, wrote a letter to Trump expressing concern about possible innovations.

“As the economy recovers, American businesses will need assurances that they can meet all of their workforce needs. To do this, it is critical that they have access to talent both domestically and around the world,” Donohue wrote in a letter to Trump.

According to The Hill, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce general director said U.S. businesses need L-1 visa holders with a work visa valid for a relatively short period of time to share their knowledge and experience.

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He noted the value for various industries (in particular technology, accounting and manufacturing) of H-1B work visa holders, which have been valid for several years.

“Policies that impose broad travel bans on nonimmigrant workers or burdensome regulatory requirements on businesses that employ foreign nationals will undermine access to talent and the ability of our economy to grow and create jobs,” Donohoe added.

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