President Donald Trump announced he would halt the issuance of green cards for two months -- stopping short of a sweeping immigration ban that included temporary foreign workers -- but hinted at the possibility of additional restrictions that could complicate planning for businesses and workers looking to rebound from the coronavirus.
Trump’s decision will affect thousands of would-be immigrants seeking to move permanently to the U.S., and further delays a green card process that is notoriously cumbersome for those seeking to remain in the country.
