USCIS is Extending the Suspension of In-Person Services at all Local Offices from April 7th to June 4th Due to Covid-19

[stephbd 91]

Got a text message from a different number yesterday (I get updates from a 505 area code regular phone number).
 

I thought it was kind of a weird. Maybe they’re coming up with a new method of alerts/updates?

 

 

[sl1pstream 551]

URL seems to be leading to the right website, but as a rule it's best not to click links in text messages. Numbers can be spoofed.

Typing out the link, if it looks legit, in a webbrowser and then visiting it is probably the best way to handle those.

Edited May 5, 2020 by sl1pstream

[GregandNatty 195]

Does this include embassies or this that an entirely separate thing?

[DGF 731]

29 minutes ago, GregandNatty said:

Does this include embassies or this that an entirely separate thing?

Entirely separate. 

[INF 100]

On 5/8/2020 at 3:07 PM, GregandNatty said:

Does this include embassies or this that an entirely separate thing?

Embassies will open with the countries’ rules...

[sl1pstream 551]

15 hours ago, INF said:

Embassies will open with the countries’ rules...

Doesn't matter. Our country's opening up again and so is the embassy but they're still not processing visa applications.

[AnenitaTabigue 0]

Hello. I am planning to schedule an online appointment for an interview for my k1 visa. I already paid the mrv fee, is it possible to do this now amidst the pandemic that we are facing?

[NDB052714 122]

I'm wondering a few things:  

 

1. Considering Trump's eagerness to open up the country, I wonder why the application service centers and field offices haven't re-opened already? 
2. Wondering why the services provided at the application service centers and field offices aren't considered essential? 
3. Any news on whether the June 4th re-opening date is gonna stick? 

The waiting for progress under normal circumstances has been bad enough...wondering how the last two months' delay is gonna add to the wait, wait, wait.

[sl1pstream 551]

53 minutes ago, NDB052714 said:

I'm wondering a few things:  

 

1. Considering Trump's eagerness to open up the country, I wonder why the application service centers and field offices haven't re-opened already? 
2. Wondering why the services provided at the application service centers and field offices aren't considered essential? 
3. Any news on whether the June 4th re-opening date is gonna stick? 

The waiting for progress under normal circumstances has been bad enough...wondering how the last two months' delay is gonna add to the wait, wait, wait.

You should Google Stephen Miller, his senior adviser.

[beefmaster 52]

Looks like even processing that can happen without in-person interactions is about to be delayed too: https://out.reddit.com/t3_govqle?url=https%3A%2F%2Famp.kansascity.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Farticle242937081.html&token=AQAAsX3JXkscryQNASuONnzqOnnzcgdQxH9k_07sTyYqobz_oHEr&app_name=desktop2x&user_id=34061046

[EllisAndRenz 222]

11 minutes ago, beefmaster said:

Looks like even processing that can happen without in-person interactions is about to be delayed too: https://out.reddit.com/t3_govqle?url=https%3A%2F%2Famp.kansascity.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Farticle242937081.html&token=AQAAsX3JXkscryQNASuONnzqOnnzcgdQxH9k_07sTyYqobz_oHEr&app_name=desktop2x&user_id=34061046

They are just taking advantage of this and being lazy at this point. 🙄

[Applying 7]

any word on if biometrics is actually re-opening on June 4th?

 

Edit: this immigration attorney is saying they will indeed open June but go broke by summer's end and close again:

https://jamaicans.com/immigration-advice-uscis-is-reopening-on-4-june-but-may-run-out-of-money-by-the-summers-end/

 

"USCIS asserts it will run it of money by the summers’ end unless a bailout is in the works....Because USCIS has closed its field offices and reduced its operations it has collected significantly fewer filing fees than it normally does creating a serious budget shortfall, according to USCIS... in addition to the already high filing fees, USCIS wants applicants and petitioners to pay a ten (10) percent (%) surcharge on all filing fees paid" 

Edited May 24, 2020 by Applying

[Mavan 48]

On 3/18/2020 at 12:56 AM, Captain Ewok said:

USCIS is Suspending In-Person Services at all local offices effective March 18 to (at least) April 1st 7th May 3rd June 4th Due to Covid-19.  This includes all scheduled interviews.  Processing at USCIS offices not requiring face time will continue as normal.

 

Full details from USCIS are here: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-response-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

 

Latest:

 

 

source: https://www.uscis.gov/

 

[sl1pstream 551]

45 minutes ago, Mavan said:

 

No point in watching that #######, he doesn't have info.

[Applying 7]

USCIS Announces it Will Reopen Offices and Resume Certain Public Services on June 4

USCIS announced on May 27 that it will reopen domestic offices and resume certain public services on June 4. USCIS had previously temporarily suspended routine in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices and application support centers (ASCs) in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. USCIS maintains a list of office closures and amended hours on its website. As part of USCIS’ resumption of in-person services, it is requiring that visitors do not visit an office if they experience any of the following:

• Have any symptoms of COVID-19, including cough, fever or difficulty breathing;

• Have been in close contact with anyone known or suspected to have COVID-19 in the last 14 days; or

• Have been individually directed to self-quarantine or self-isolate by a health care provider or public health official within the last 14 days.

USCIS offices will also restrict visitors entrance of a facility to not more than 15 minutes prior to an appointment (30 minutes for naturalization ceremonies). They will also make hand sanitizer available for visitors and all visitors must wear a facial covering that covers both the mouth and the nose. USCIS is also encouraging visitors to bring their own pens. USCIS will also restrict who is permitted to accompany visitors to their facilities, depending upon the nature of the appointment. For those with cancelled appointments, including asylum, naturalization or biometrics appointments, USCIS has indicated they will send notices to affected individuals with specific safety requirements (which may be in addition to those laid out above) and guidance on who may attend an appointment with the applicant or petitioner. Anyone who believes they should have received a rescheduling notice may always contact the USCIS Contact Center.

 

 

 

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/uscis-announces-it-will-reopen-domestic-offices-and-resume-certain-public-services

Edited May 28, 2020 by Applying