WASHINGTON, DC— President Biden has formally allowed the Presidential Proclamation 10052, first announced by the Trump Administration one year ago, to expire. This proclamation barred individuals from entering the United States on certain temporary visas, including H-1B, H-2B, L and J visas. FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement:

“We face a number of challenges to fix our failed immigration system—but allowing these economically destructive bans on immigrants and guest workers to expire is low-hanging fruit that will boost our economy immediately. Immigrants and immigration—including a modern guest worker program—are critical for America and our economic and public health recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The President and Congress must do everything in their power to pass legislation to secure citizenship for millions and build a modern immigration system to ensure America’s continued economic leadership in the 21st century.”