Trump sows uncertainty with green card ban
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The Kingsbridge Armoury in the Bronx, New York, which is being used as a food distribution centre during the Covid-19 crisis. US President Donald Trump yesterday said he would sign an executive order suspending the issuance of green cards for 60 days, and hinted at more restrictive measures involving temporary workers, the country's biggest source of immigration.
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WASHINGTON • President Donald Trump has announced he would halt the issuance of the American green cards for two months - stopping short of a sweeping immigration ban that included temporary foreign workers - but hinted at the possibility of additional restrictions that could complicate planning for businesses and workers looking to rebound from the coronavirus.
His decision will affect thousands of would-be immigrants seeking to move permanently to the United States, and further delays a green card process that is notoriously cumbersome for those seeking to remain in the country.
