Applicants for U.S. Permanent Residence must now provide proof that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19
Under a new regulation that goes into effect on October 1, 2021, all applicants for U.S. permanent residence (green cards) must prove that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. In most cases, applicants who file for adjustment of status (Form I-485) in the U.S. or who file an immigrant visa application with the U.S. Department…
USCIS Extends March 30, 2020 Flexibility for Applicants and Petitioners Responding to Agency Requests
In its continued effort to extend leniency to those directly affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it will continue to extend the flexibility measures that it previously announced on March 30, 2020 in order to help applicants and petitioners who are responding to certain: Requests for…
USCIS Offices will Reopen on June 4 for In-Person Services
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that it is readying field offices to reopen on or after June 4, 2020 for In-Person services, including Interviews, Naturalization Oath Ceremonies, and InfoPass appointments. Although these offices have been closed to the public since March 18, 2020, USCIS reports that its employees in these offices have been…
COVID-19 Related Delays in I-539 Extension/Change of Status Applications
The Department of Homeland Security has issued an advisory acknowledging that temporary non-immigrants are facing challenges in regards to maintaining their immigration status due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While nonimmigrants are generally advised to depart the U.S. before their authorized period of stay expires, where COVID-19 related circumstances cause them to remain in the U.S….
