Republicans urge Trump not to restrict immigrant work visas during pandemic

Several Republican lawmakers penned a letter to President Trump, urging him not to halt temporary work visas during the coronavirus pandemic, citing immigrant labor as helpful to economic recovery.

“We write today to urge you to consider the important role nonimmigrant temporary visa programs will play in aiding post-pandemic economic recovery in America,” the letter said. “Any changes to these programs should be very narrowly tailored to prevent additional damage to the already struggling American small businesses who rely on the assistance made possible through these visas.”