Naturalization ceremonies resume after more than two months

The Naturalization Ceremony is the final step for an immigrant to become a legal citizen of the US. After this event, immigrants can apply to all social benefits like any other American citizen.

Due to the arrival of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Naturalization Ceremonies were suspended. Finally, after more than two months, we can see some progress in the immigration sector of the US.

The ceremonies have resumed over the past few weeks and more than 150 immigrants have become legal citizens of the US.

People who have attended recent ceremonies have been those who had an appointment scheduled when the massive outbreak of Coronavirus arrived in the US and appointments were automatically rescheduled.

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USCIS plans to continue with naturalization ceremonies

The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) stated that despite its recent downturn in revenue, it plans to continue naturalization ceremonies, prioritizing immigrants who applied during the outbreak of Coronavirus and meet all the eligibility requirements.

Because many people attend to these ceremonies, the USCIS has also stated that the drive-thru method will be used during naturalization ceremonies to prevent a massive COVID-19 outbreak at USCIS facilities.

Other conditions for immigrants and their families to attend naturalization ceremonies are:

• They should not have any symptoms related to the Coronavirus.
• If they have the flu, they cannot attend the ceremony.
• Ceremony attendees should not have contact with someone who has flu symptoms or has recently tested positive for Coronavirus.
• Everyone should wear protective masks.
• Attendees must use hand sanitizer before having direct contact with USCIS employees.

USCIS will continue to try to offer its services, taking into account all necessary precautions to prevent a massive outbreak and protect the health of employees and applicants.

Use this time wisely

This is the perfect time for you to submit your immigration application for several reasons:

• USCIS offices reopened to the public on June 4, 2020.
• USCIS plans to increase application fees due to the downturn in revenue. However, the new prices have not yet been established and it is a good idea to take advantage of the current prices.
• The USCIS plans to furlough a portion of its employees, and immigration services will delay even more. It is the right time to send your request before this happens.

The best solution

It is imperative for you to seek the help of immigration experts to:

• Streamline the process.
• Prepare the necessary documentation correctly.
• Avoid possible rejection by USCIS.
• Find the solution that best suits your needs.

For these and many other reasons, we recommend for you to use this time wisely. The best recommendation it to seek constant accompaniment from immigration specialists.

In addition to that, the processes can take a considerable amount of time. That is why it is important to take advantage of the opportunity we have to present a solid immigration case.

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.