Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, President Trump has put in an order that suspends all foreign workers from entering the country until the end of 2020. This includes all H-1B, H-2B, J and L visas, which equals to over 500,000 legal guests according to the Whitehouse.

Exemptions are being placed for workers such as H-2B workers who are employed with the United States' food supply.

Unfortunately, this order will affect AHLA members who rely on these extra workers to come in during the summer months while tourists flood their cities for vacation. This could also affect the economic recovery for the hotel and hospitality sector significantly.