USCIS temporarily closes its offices due to coronavirus: what to do to immigrants
As of March 18, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been suspending services at its offices, asylum offices, and immigrant support centers to help slow down the spread of coronavirus. This is stated in a press release. USCIS.
Such suspension of services will be valid until at least April 1. Meanwhile, USCIS will provide limited emergency services. To get them, contact USCIS Contact Center.
USCIS will send notifications to applicants about scheduled meetings and naturalization ceremonies. USCIS offices will send interview cancellation notifications and automatically transfer the interview to asylum.
After postponing the interview, asylum seekers will receive a new notification of the interview indicating the new time, date and place of the interview.
When USCIS resumes normal operation, everyone will receive a new meeting email in the mail. Persons who had InfoPass or other appointments should reschedule their appointments through USCIS Contact Centeras soon as field offices are again open to the public. A list of closed offices and information on their opening can be found here to register:. Before contacting the contact center about rescheduling the meeting, check the status of the office closest to you.
Precautions are the most effective remedy against infection. For the latest information on coronavirus, visit US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Continue to maintain good health habits, refrain from shaking hands or hugging as a greeting, and wash your hands and clean surfaces accordingly.
USCIS will provide further updates as the situation develops and will continue to follow CDC guidelines. For the latest updates, go to link.
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