The impact of the pandemic on immigration

Aside from the fact that the Trump administration does not fully support immigration and has focused on eradicating illegal immigration at all costs, the global Coronavirus pandemic also contributed to increase restrictions on the US immigration sector.

For instance, the entry of foreigners was banned for more than two months, work visas are suspended until 2021 and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) also closed its offices to the public.

The USCIS is the federal agency in charge of processing immigration applications, whether family, business, adjustment of status, political asylum or refuge, inter alia.

Therefore, most immigration processes are substantially behind schedule, and thousands of foreigners are waiting for their opportunity to start their immigration journey in the US.

However, despite the impact of the pandemic and the pressure exerted by the Trump administration on the immigration sector, established processes are gradually resuming.

This is hopeful news for immigrants who want to come to the US or for those who already reside in the country, but have not been able to obtain their legal documentation.

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Application fees are about to increase

The USCIS revenue comes primarily from fees that applicants must pay when submitting an immigration request.

Thus, due to the closure of its offices and the global pandemic, the USCIS suffered a devastating downturn in revenue.

To alleviate this, the USCIS recently announced that it will increase the fee for most applications beginning October 2, 2020. Therefore, you still have enough time to file your immigration application before fees go up.

In addition to that, it is quite possible that the USCIS temporarily furloughs 70% of its employees, while restoring its financial balance.

The main recommendation to submit your immigration application before the rate increase is for you to have the constant accompaniment of experts and start your immigration journey in the US as soon as possible.

A reliable guide becomes essential for you to receive a positive response to your immigration application during these times of crisis.

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There is a wide range of possibilities for you

The vast experience of our expert immigration attorneys has taught us that, if an immigration application receives a negative response, it is very likely that the process was not the right one.

This happens because the USCIS offers a wide range of options available to foreigners and some of them are remarkably similar.

Therefore, the best alternative is to seek help from professionals who are up to date with current immigration policies, who can help you choose the process that best suits your current immigration needs and guide you towards the success of your application.

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.