COVID-19 and B2 Extension Requests On April 13, 2020, the USCIS issued an alert regarding COVID-19 an its impact on immigration-related applications such as B2 extension requests.1 In the alert, the USCIS suggests that it will use its discretion to excuse an applicant’s failure to timely file an application for extension of stay (“EOS”) or […]
On April 1, 2020, the USCIS issued an alert that it is extending the temporary closure of in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers (ASCs) until at least May 3. USCIS offices will begin to reopen on May 4 unless the public closures are extended further. USCIS field offices will send notices to applicants and […]
On March 30, 2020, the USCIS issued an alert that it will reuse previously submitted biometrics in order to expeditiously process valid EAD extension applications (Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization). This policy was set in place in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Applicants who had an appointment scheduled on or after the March […]
On March 27, 2020, the USCIS issued an alert that explains the extended response deadlines available for applicants and/or petitioners who received a Request for Evidence (“RFE”) or Notice of Intent to Deny (“NOID”) from the USCIS dated between March 1, 2020 and May 1, 2020. The USCIS will consider, as timely, responses submitted by […]
Today, the USCIS announced that it will temporarily accept photocopied signature pages: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that, due to the ongoing COVID-19 National Emergency announced by President Trump on March 13, 2020, we will accept all benefit forms and documents with reproduced original signatures, including the Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, […]
Alert: On March 20, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the immediate and temporary suspension of premium processing service for all Form I-129 and I-140 petitions until further notice due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). For more information, contact Lally Immigration Services, LLC at (617) 870-1000 or by email to [email protected].
USCIS Response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): As of March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has suspended routine in-person services until at least April 1 to help slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). USCIS staff will continue to perform duties that do not involve contact with the public. However, USCIS will […]
The USCIS Boston Field Office is open and interviewing applicants. The USCIS is also allowing applicants to reschedule their interviews in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”). Specifically, the USCIS website states: ALERT: Rescheduling Appointments Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) If you become ill for any reason, regardless of whether you were exposed to COVID-19, […]
On March 13, 2020, the USCIS issued an alert indicating that it will reschedule appointments, without penalty, if applicants become ill for any reason, regardless of whether they have been exposed to COVID-19.
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