Donald Trump shared earlier this week that he will issue an Executive Order to "temporarily suspend immigration" into the United States. This comes after the number of COVID-19 cases has continued to increase across the states, as well as the rate of unemployment.
The US President shared his statement on his social media account on Monday. It was said that he will be doing this "to protect the jobs" of the American public amid the pandemic crisis.
According to CNN, government officials have "scrambled" to finalize the draft of the order after Donald Trump made the statement. It was also said that the draft will be likely signed in the next few days.
During this period, no one knows what the Executive Order will contain. It was asserted, however, that the suspension may last up to 180 days.
The publication also added that some officials were also "weighing" the current "travel restrictions" As reported, they have been looking into it, as well, if an "expanded travel restriction" beyond the restrictions from China and Europe will be appropriate.
On Wednesday, Business Insider released a report revealing that the said order was already signed by Donald Trump. He, reportedly, signed it before the White House briefing on the same day.
The Executive Order that will suspend the immigration will last for 60 days. But, as cleared out, "exemptions" are made, especially for medical workers and other workers who are deemed "essential."
Spouses and children of American citizens are also, reportedly, exempted from the suspension. Also, it will not be applicable to individuals who used "non-immigrant visas" to "bring temporary workers" in the United States.
Donald Trump said during the daily White House briefing the order to suspend immigration "will ensure" that Americans who have gone to unemployment due to the pandemic crisis will be "first in line" to the jobs that will be available once the "economy reopens." He also, reportedly, added that this will "preserve" the "healthcare resources" of the country for American patients.
Although the Executive Order will only last for 60 days, the publication noted that "additional immigration measures" might be considered, later on. It will likely happen once the United States starts to reopen some of its states, as per claims.
Donald Trump has been met with criticisms following the announced Executive Order. It was said the several officials from the government and individuals from the public are not "for" the issuance of the suspension.
