The US economy is dependent on immigrants who fill necessary positions that help boost many industries. Trump's extended halt on immigration could have negative consequences for Americans.

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• On Monday, President Donald Trump extended a freeze on immigration visas. 
• Trump cited the lost jobs and economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic for the move. 
• The decision is in line with the Trump administration's efforts to limit immigration to the US and plays on rhetoric that immigrants steal jobs from Americans. 
• However, data has shown that immigrants help create jobs and normally work in positions that complement the work of Americans. 
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On Monday, President Donald Trump extended a freeze on immigration visas through the end of the year claiming it would help protect as many as 525,000 jobs for Americans after the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Trump signed a proclamation that would extend the 60-day freeze on work visas put in place in April until the end of 2020 and will halt H-1B, H-2B, H-4, J-1, and L-1 visas. 

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