Question

Which country has extended the freeze on issuance of 'Green Cards' for new immigrants till the end of the current Calendar Year? USA, India, China, Canada

Answer 1

The USA is the country that has extended the freeze on the issuance of 'Green Cards' for new immigrants till the end of the current Calendar Year.

• An executive order has been passed by Donald Trump( the president of the USA) to suspend or freeze the approval of green cards up to 60 days( which can be extended depending upon the circumstances).

• His aim is to save the jobs of his fellow countrymen during this pandemic.

• However, there are exceptions such as spouses and unmarried children( under the age of 21) of the American citizens.

• Also, applicants living and working in the USA have been exempted.

Answer 2

The United States of America(USA) has extended the freeze on the issuance of 'Green Cards' for new immigrants till the end of the current Calendar Year(2020)

• The President of the USA "Donald Trump" has suspended the issuance of 'Green Cards' for new immigrants for the rest of the year 2020.

• He has signed a new law suspending employment-based immigration to recover the economy of America during the COVID 19 pandemic.

• This executive order came into effect on 24th June 2020 and it expires on the last day of this year 31st December 2020. The main aim of this order is to protect 525000 American jobs.