On February 24, 2021, President Biden rescindedPresidential Proclamation 10014. PP 10014 prohibited the issuance of mostimmigrant visas (green cards) at US Embassies and Consulates due to possible economicharm to the US during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

All consular processed green cardcases put on hold due to PP 10014 will now resume processing. However, many US embassiesare still operating on reduced staff, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore,we anticipate that there will continue to be delays in obtaining green cardinterviews at Embassies and Consulates.

Although PP 10014 has been rescinded,Presidential Proclamation 10052 (PP 10052) suspending the entry of nonimmigrantworkers due to the COVID-19 Pandemic remains in place. Specifically, PP 10052applies to applicants applying for H-1B, H-2B, L-1, J-1, H-4, L-2, and J-2visas for entry to the US.

In addition, the Department of State(DOS) updated its guidance related to National Interest Exemptions forindividuals subject to PP 10052. The eligibility requirements have not changed,but the DOS has provided further details of which nonimmigrant visa applicantscan qualify for NationalInterest Exemptions. PP 10052 is currently set to expire on March 31, 2021.