State Dept. Issues Update on Suspension of Entry for Certain
Nonimmigrants
The Department of State issued an update on Presidential
Proclamation 10052, which temporarily suspended the entry of
certain H-1B, H-2B, J (for certain categories within the Exchange
Visitor Program), and L nonimmigrants. That proclamation expired on
March 31, 2021.
The Department said that applicants who have not yet been
interviewed or scheduled for an interview will have their
applications prioritized and processed in accordance with existing phased resumption of visa services guidance. Visa
applicants who were previously refused visas due to the
restrictions may reapply by submitting a new application