Continue your immigration process despite the pandemic

The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) decided to close all of its offices due to COVID-19.

This was the smartest decision since social isolation is the best prevention of mass contagion.

Initially, the offices were going to reopen in mid-April.

However, the situation worsened in recent weeks and USCIS was forced to extend the closure of its offices until May, 2020, at least.

That means that all face-to-face appointments and immigration case hearings were postponed.

It is well known that a considerable number of people normally go to USCIS offices and they could become a hotbed of the virus. Therefore, the reality is that the contagion curve would have been much higher if USCIS had continued with active face-to-face services.

USCIS strategy during the pandemic

USCIS is the most important immigration entity in the country. Without it, millions of immigrants would have no answer for their cases.

Therefore, USCIS devised and implemented strategies to continue its processes while the peak of contagion of COVID-19 decreases.

Some of the decisions they made are:

• Receive all applications for entry and residence in the country virtually.
• They will reuse biometric records to evaluate new applications for residency and Green Cards.
• The “Public Charge Rule” will not apply to immigrants who use some public benefits during the Coronavirus outbreak.
• Those interested in entering or residing in the US can submit the necessary documentation for their case online through the USCIS website.
• They have created a virtual platform where you can have a personal account and constantly monitor your immigration case.

If you have an immigration process, continue normally

You do not have to worry about USCIS closing its offices.

The virtual methodology also allows you to complete your case and present the corresponding evidence.

However, the help of an intermediary is always recommended in situations like the one we are going through right now.

Looking for the guide of expert immigration attorneys is the best solution, so your case is completed correctly and there is no risk of rejection.

Also, there are so many variables when submitting a request that the details are very important.

That is why it is better to have the accompaniment of experts on the subject to advise you on the best methods for your specific case.

What you can do with your immigration attorney is to get all the necessary documents ready to send to USCIS.

We still do not know if USCIS is going to do the audiences by video call, however, it is a possibility and you need to be prepared for any sudden changes. Therefore, you can also use this time to organize all the requirements and be ready when your audience is assigned.

We want you to feel comfortable and safe with the progress of your application for entry or residence in the country.

That is why, if you have any questions about an immigration issue or relating to a case you may have currently in progress, then please don’t hesitate to contact us for a FREE Phone Consultation with one of our expert immigration attorneys.

Simply call Motion Law today at: (202) 918-1799.