President Trump signed an Executive Order on April 22, 2020 suspending the entry of individuals on an immigrant visa for 60 days. “Immigrant visa” refers to an application for permanent residency (i.e., green card) obtained at a U.S. consulate or embassy abroad. The Order provides exceptions for certain lawful permanent…
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USCIS EXTENDS OFFICE CLOSURES TO MAY 3 DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
On April 1, 2020, USCIS extended the temporary suspension of all routine face-to-face services with applicants at all USCIS offices, including all interviews, naturalization ceremonies, and biometric collection appointments through May 3, 2020. USCIS offices will re-open on May 4 unless the public closures are extended further. USCIS will reschedule…
USCIS EXTENDS OFFICE CLOSURES DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
USCIS EXTENDS OFFICE CLOSURES DUE TO CORONAVIRUS On March 18, 2020 USCIS temporarily suspended all routine face-to-face services with applicants at all USCIS offices, including all interviews and naturalization ceremonies. The temporary suspension is extended, and USCIS offices will re-open on April 7 unless the public closures are extended further.…
Trump to Suspend Travel from Most of Europe
In a speech addressing the COVID-19 virus, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that he is suspending travel from Europe in an effort to mitigate the spread of the virus. The White House issued a presidential proclamation shortly thereafter that restricts foreign nationals who have been physically present in the Schengen Area…