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US Suspends Immigration - What does that mean for you?

Last verified 8 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

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About the US Suspends Immigration - What does that mean for you? (2026)

# **I** **nformation About the Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Immigrants** Yesterday evening the President issued a [proclamation](https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-immigrants-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-economic-recovery-following-covid-19-outbreak/?fbclid=IwAR1hh8O5nbwHNzMCynRGs8Or1DHds_6ASk2Ya_UOgNHbVhf4xKxn7t2ST1I) suspending the entry of immigrants for a period of 60 days. The measure was first announced in a tweet sent out by the President on Monday night. Because we know that many of you are concerned as to whether and how this may affect you, we want to provide the following summary of the proclamation. **WHO:** The proclamation suspends entry of those seeking immigrant visas from outside of the United States. It DOES NOT affect individuals that are in the United States and applying for adjustment of status. It also does not apply to those seeking entry as non-immigrants, such as visitors (B-1/B-2), employees of intergovernmental organizations (G-4), students (F-1/J-1) and temporary workers (H-1B). There are several EXCEPTIONS to the proclamation for: - Lawful permanent residents - Physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals coming to perform medical research or other research intended to combat the spread of COVID-19; or to perform work essential to combating, recovering from, or otherwise alleviating the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and their any spouses and unmarried children under 21 years old - EB-5 Immigrant Investors - Spouses of a United States citizen - Children under 21 years old of a United States citizen - Members of law enforcement - Members of the United States Armed Forces and any spouse and children of a member of the United States Armed Forces - Special Immigrant Visa holders in the SI or SQ classification,and their spouse and children - Anyone whose entry would be in the national interest - Individuals who have already been issued an immigrant visa **WHAT:** The proclamation is a temporary suspension on entry.  It is anticipated that application and processing steps that occur prior to the issuance of such immigrants will continue.  Once the proclamation is lifted or expired, those individuals will be allowed to enter the United States. It should be noted that most US Consulates have already been closed and unable to conduct interviews due to the COVID-19 pandemic. **WHERE:** As noted above, this affects only those who are outside of the United States. **WHEN:** The proclamation went into effect at 11:59 PM April 23rd and is set to expire in 60 days. 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