Medical workers exempt from suspension of new immigrant visas

Apr 23, 2020 - 04:12 PM
Group of hospital clinicians

President Trump yesterday suspended new immigrant visas for 60 days, exempting medical and other essential workers combating the COVID-19 emergency.

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