Corona virus and immigration — Blog — Nadia Yakoob & Associates

President Trump’s Proposal to Suspend all Immigration to the U.S.

President Donald Trump tweeted last night (Monday, April 20) at around 7 PM PST / 10 PM EST that he will sign an executive order temporarily suspending all immigration to the U.S. in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The president has not offered any further details on the upcoming order, although the media reported this morning that the proposed executive order is for a temporary, 120-day suspension of employment-based visas into the United States.

Nadia YakoobApril 21, 2020Trump and Immigration, Executive order, suspending immigration, Donald Trump, COVID-19, Corona virus and immigration

Restrictions to Entry Extended to Travelers from 26 European Countries

In light of the rapidly changing circumstances around COVID-19, better known as Coronavirus, President Trump has issued a new proclamation this week, which restricts travel to the U.S. from 26 European countries (Schengen states) and which takes effect tonight, Friday, March 13 at midnight.

Nadia YakoobMarch 13, 2020COVID-19, Corona virus, Travel ban, Travel restrictions, international students, 26 European countries, Health screenings, 14-day self-quarantine, International travel, Corona virus and immigration