June 3, 2020
On May 29, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation limiting the issuance of nonimmigrant visas to students and researchers from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This issuance particularly targets F and J visas commonly given to students and researchers.
Who is Suspended from Entry?
The text from the proclamation reads that “certain” Chinese nationals pursuing study under F or J visas particularly, according to the American Immigrant Lawyers Association summary, those who
Who Does This Not Apply to?
The proclamation does not apply to the following individuals who are:
The American Immigrant Lawyers Association defines the term “military-civil fusion strategy” as “actions by or at the behest of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to acquire and divert foreign technologies, specifically critical and emerging technologies, to incorporate into and advance the PRC’s military capabilities.” Therefore, petitioners not working towards this end should have their applications accepted baring any other proclamations. This proclamation goes into effect Monday June 1, 2020 and will be reviewed by the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security after 60 days to determine if it is need of revision.
If you or your family have any questions of concerns about how this proclamation affects your petition, please contact us here. Our staff and attorneys remain available at their normal emails and phone numbers.
June 16, 2025
Department of State Releases July 2025 Visa Bulletin The DOS released its July 2025 Visa Bulletin. For July 2025, USCIS determined that for all family-sponsored preference categories, you...MoreJune 12, 2025
LHSCD, Wendy Castor Hess and Nicole Simon Once Again Recognized by Chambers & Partners Congratulations to our firm’s partners Nicole Simon and Wendy Castor Hess for ranking in the Chambers USA 2025 Guide as...More