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Coronavirus outbreak: Trump halts issue new green cards for 60 days

Says move for benefit of American workers

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US President Donald Trump at The White House. AP

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US President Donald Trump said he will sign an executive order on Wednesday to suspend immigration to the US and halt the issuance of new green cards for the next 60 days, a move that would delay the wait of thousands of Indian-Americans who are seeking permanent resident status in US. 
 
Trump has said that his move is part of his administration's efforts to protect American workers amidst the coronavirus crisis. “I will be signing my Executive Order prohibiting immigration into our Country today,” Trump tweeted early on Wednesday. Though an aide later said Trump might delay approving the plan

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