The US administration said that this would free up hundreds of thousands of jobs for Americans.
“The President extends and expands the suspension of the issuance of certain visas until the end of the calendar year 2020, that is, until December 31. Let me remind you that on April 22, he announced the suspension of green card holders who can get any job upon arrival for 60 days, this will be extended until the end of the year, ”RIA Novosti quotes a senior administration official.
In April, US leader Donald Trump said he would temporarily suspend immigration to the country for 60 days. This decision concerns the issuance of green cards - a permanent residence permit.
According to him, the authorities took such a step to protect jobs for Americans who lost their jobs in connection with the spread of coronavirus.