Dear UD Community,
We write to provide you with an update on the new executive order from the White House, entitled “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak.”
This Presidential Proclamation goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 24, 2020. It suspends the entry of
H-1B, H-2B, H-4, L-1, L-2, and certain J-1 visa holders who are currently outside the U.S. and
do not have a visa that is valid on the effective date of this proclamation.
This proclamation
does not apply to:
- F-1 Students and those on OPT and STEM OPT
- J-1 Students, Research Scholars, Professors, Short-Term Scholars, and Specialists
- H-1B/L-1 visa holders physically present in the U.S.
- H-1B/L-1 visa holders already in possession of a valid visa
- TN, B-1, E-3, O-1 and other temporary work visa holders
- Any U.S. lawful permanent resident
- Spouses and children of U.S. citizens
Foreign nationals planning to travel outside the U.S. are encouraged to consult with OISS before finalizing their plans. At this time, we do not know how this Proclamation will affect Canadian nationals who do not require any of the above-named visas to enter the U.S.
You can read the full proclamation
here.
OISS continues to monitor this developing situation very closely and will send updates as new information becomes available. Visit the OISS
announcement page on executive orders for more information.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office at any time. We can be reached by phone at (302) 831-2115 or by email at
oiss@udel.edu.
Sincerely,
Office for International Students and Scholars
University of Delaware
(302) 831-2115
