USCIS Updated Guidance on Untimely Filed Extension of Stay and Change of Status Requests
The USCIS just announced (here) an update to its Policy Manual, effective immediately, that “extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the applicant or petitioner” in timely filing a request for extension of stay or change of status, may now include situations where:
“ … delay was due to a slowdown or stoppage of work involving a strike, lockout, or other labor dispute, or where the primary reason for the late filing is the inability to obtain a certified labor condition application or temporary labor certification due to a lapse in government funding supporting those certifications.”
Do I Need A Lawyer to File I-539?
If you have questions about filing a request for extension of stay or change of status on Form I-539, contact immigration lawyer for I-539, Dayna Lally, at [email protected]. Consultation fees may apply.
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Last Reviewed/Updated: 01/24/2024
