The measures implemented in business immigration

Since the massive Coronavirus outbreak reached the US, the Trump administration has tried, in every possible way, to protect the economy and jobs of American citizens.

Therefore, the government implemented several emergency measures that restrict the entry of foreign workers to the country. For instance, in one of the last presidential proclamations, the White House declared that most work visas will be suspended until next year.

With this, the Trump administration aims to avoid job competition between foreigners and citizens, as well as protect the jobs available to the local population and help reduce the current unemployment rate.

There are several exceptions to this rule. Some of the employment visas are still available during the current juncture, such as work permits that benefit the US food supply chain.

The work permits currently available are related to:

• Food transportation.
• Food packaging industry.
• Foreign agricultural workers.
• Planting and harvesting food.
• Food supply to local markets.

Despite the fact that some work visas are still available, hundreds of foreign workers were concerned because they did not know if they could extend their legal permits, which were about to expire.

However, the current administration of the US has allowed foreign nationals currently residing in the country to renew their work permits if they meet the mandatory requirements.

In fact, the Trump administration announced benefits available to foreign agricultural workers.

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Farm workers can extend their permits

One of the basic needs of human beings is food. Hence, governments around the world are constantly trying to supply local markets to avoid famine in their territories during the health crisis.

In the case of the US, agricultural production depends on and benefits greatly from foreign workforce. In fact, most of the workers who plant and harvest the food that comes to our table every day are foreigners specialized in agriculture.

Therefore, agricultural production cannot, under any circumstances, have a shortage of foreign workforce. This would affect American families and markets.

That is why the Trump administration announced on Tuesday, July 18, 2020, that foreign agricultural workers can now extend their H-2A visas, even if they must work with new employers.

In this way, the Trump administration relaxed some restrictions on employment visas and tries to protect the US food supply chain.

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Do you have a pending immigration case?

It is well known that the Trump administration has implemented multiple changes in some immigration processes during the health crisis.

Thus, it is essential for you to have the constant support of experts in immigration matters when submitting a new application.

In this way, you can organize the necessary documentation, confident that you are choosing the right process for you and your family.

In addition to that, most immigration processes are substantially behind schedule, so it is important for you to take advantage of the opportunity you currently have.

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