On Monday June 22, President Donald Trump signed Presidential Proclamation 10052 suspending the issuance of visas in certain nonimmigrant (temporary) worker categories from July 24 until December 31, 2020. This extends an existing temporary ban on certain permanent visa categories under Presidential Proclamation 10014 through the end of the year, and orders government agencies to investigate possible further work visa restrictions. According to the text of the Proclamation,

by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. and Anthony Mance, Esq. For artists, chefs, musicians, dancers, athletes, performers, and other individuals with talent in the art and entertainment industry, there are numerous visa types available to enter and work in the United States on a non-immigrant visa. Read below to learn about the visa types that may be available to such individuals. O-1: Individuals With Extraordinary Ability or Achievement The O-1 visa is reserved for a very limited gro