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Judge Finds Proclamation Suspending Admission of Workers in H, J, and L Visas Unlawful

Last week, a federal judge in California ordered the government to stop enforcing section 2 of Presidential Proclamation 10052, which suspended the admission of temporary workers in the H, J and L visa categories from abroad until December 31, 2020. The judge found the Proclamation was an overreach of executive power, which is reserved for national security and foreign policy issues, not domestic unemployment. This is a temporary order called a Preliminary Injunction while the merits of the case can be litigated.

UK and Ireland Added to List of Countries Facing Travel Restrictions to the US

The US government has now added the UK and Ireland to the countries from which travel to the United States will be restricted. These travel restrictions will take effect tonight (Monday), March 17, at midnight.

US Citizens and green card holders will continue to be exempt from the travel restrictions, but those arriving from affected areas will have to fly into one of 13 designated airports for health screenings, followed by a 14-day self-quarantine.

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.