Trump shocks immigrant workers on New Year, Work Visa extended ban until March

US outgoing President Donald Trump on Thursday extended the previously enforced restrictions on some work visas for three months due to the corona virus epidemic and gave a big blow to immigrant workers on the new year. Now these restrictions will continue till 31 March. Trump announced Thursday's announcement that Corona's impact on the US labor market and the health of American communities is a matter of concern. It cited unemployment rates, epidemiological restrictions on businesses implemented by states, and the rise of the corono infection since June.

  The restrictions also prohibited many temporary visas used by people abroad to work in the US. These include the H-1B visa, which is popular in the technical field. In addition there is a restriction on H-2B visas visas for non-agricultural seasonal workers. There is also a stay on J-1 visas issued for AU couples and short-term workers for cultural exchange and visas for spouses of H-1B and H-2B holders. The ban on L visas transferred to employees of companies in the US is in force. These restrictions will end on 31 March 2021. They can also be continued if needed.

Biden has spoken about canceling Trump's many immigration policies

  According to The Hill, Trump was facing pressure to expand the order in 2021. Some allies say that the US economy has not yet succeeded in fully recovering from the epidemic. Let us know that on January 20, the future US President Joe Biden will take oath. He has spoken of canceling many of Trump's immigration policies. However, there has been no response from Biden's team to Trump's move yet.