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Trump announces signing of partial suspension of immigration to US

The suspension hits people applying for permanent residency, or green cards. Seasonal workers, such as immigra
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  • The suspension hits people applying for permanent residency, or green cards.
  • Seasonal workers, such as immigrants vital to US farm labor, are still allowed to enter.

"In order to protect our great American workers, I've just signed an executive order temporarily suspending immigration into the United States. This will ensure that unemployed Americans of all backgrounds will be first in line for jobs as our economy reopens," he told a press conference.

The suspension hits people applying for permanent residency, or green cards. Seasonal workers, such as immigrants vital to US farm labor, are still allowed to enter.