Current delays in immigration processes

The massive outbreak of Coronavirus naturally invaded most sectors of our society. For instance, the immigration sector of the US has been severely affected during the health crisis.

On the one hand, the Trump administration banned the entry of immigrants and implemented multiple changes that temporarily modified some processes available to foreigners.

On the other hand, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is the entity in charge of responding to immigration applications, decided to close its offices and suspend face-to-face services for more than two months.

This measure was implemented by the USCIS to prevent a massive outbreak of Coronavirus within its facilities, as well as to protect the health of its employees, applicants and immigration attorneys.

However, current delays are alarming. This is in addition to the fact that the USCIS plans to furlough a portion of its employees at the end of August due to its downturn in revenue.

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The repercussions of current delays

Those most affected by the delays in the USCIS processes are foreigners currently residing in the country and who are still awaiting a response to their requests.

For instance, foreigners who have been waiting for the USCIS to give them physical work permits, so that they can support their families in the midst of the health crisis.

They already meet all the requirements and have received approval notification for their applications.

Other than that, immigrants who are waiting for the printing of their Green Card or permanent residence, to be able to take advantage of benefits offered by the local government during the current juncture.

Judge orders Green Card printing

After a lawsuit filed by a group of immigrants affected by delays of the USCIS processes, a local judge ordered the entity to print green cards that had already been previously approved.

The USCIS assures that it has not had enough resources to be able to print the physical permits, both the Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), and the Green Cards.

According to an official report (July, 2020), the USCIS must print 150,000 work permits and green cards that are still pending.

Therefore, the agency must start the delivery of these immigration permits as soon as possible. In this way, foreigners who are waiting will be able to be an active part of the US, contribute to socioeconomic development and help overcome the crisis caused by the Coronavirus.

Submit your immigration application

Despite recent changes implemented by the Trump administration and the USCIS delays, we are seeing immigration processes gradually return to normal.

It is imperative for you to make good use of your time and submit your immigration application before the USCIS:

• Increases application fees (starting October 2, 2020).
• Possibly furloughs 70% of its employees if it does not receive monetary aid from Congress.

That is why we recommend for you to seek reliable help to speed up your immigration process and to ensure that you are choosing the right path for your journey in the US.

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.