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Greetings from Foster City!
As you undoubtedly have been reading, COVID-19 cases in the United States are spiking. Although San Mateo County appears to be the most “open” county in the Bay Area at this point, Geodesic believes this is a fluid situation and we are going to proceed cautiously. Thus, since we are able to work effectively remotely, we will continue to do so. Most businesses who have offices in our high rise are also choosing not to return to the office at this time. We are planning on re-evaluating our plans in September around Labor Day. We plan to hold our annual meeting virtually in September. We will have more details about that in the coming weeks.
We also understand that many of your companies have some concerns about the recent Presidential Proclamation concerning the processing of certain visas. According to our reading of the President’s Proclamation, the processing of new visas in many categories, including H-1B, H-2B, L and several J categories, is suspended until the end of the year. However, if you were in the United States on June 24, 2020 and hold a valid visa as of June 24, 2020, you are not subject to the proclamation. We understand the concern that some of your staff members may have about traveling abroad and returning. From what we currently understand, current visa holders should be able to be re-admitted to the United States after travel abroad (subject to whatever quarantining rules apply) but to be cautious, you may want to wait to read the enforcing agencies’ regulations and future guidance that should be coming out shortly. We will continue to monitor this issue.
As always, the Geodesic Team hopes you, your family and friends continue to stay safe and healthy.
All our best,
Susie and the Geodesic Team
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