Potential impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) epidemic on the citizenship process (and timelines)

[N400NYC 380]

[N400NYC 380]

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-response-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

 

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ALERT: As of March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has suspended routine in-person services until at least April 1 to help slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). USCIS staff will continue to perform duties that do not involve contact with the public. However, USCIS will provide emergency services for limited situations. To schedule an emergency appointment contact the USCIS Contact Center.

Visit CoronaVirus.gov for a complete list of CDC travel health notices.

Learn about the Department of Homeland Security’s response.

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Field Office Appointments and Rescheduling

• As of March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has suspended routine in-person services until at least April 1 to help slow the spread of COVID-19. USCIS staff will continue to perform duties that do not involve contact with the public. However, USCIS will provide emergency services for limited situations. To schedule an emergency appointment contact the USCIS Contact Center.
• USCIS domestic field offices will send notices with instructions to applicants and petitioners with scheduled interview appointments or naturalization ceremonies impacted by this closure. They will automatically be rescheduled once normal operations resume. Individuals who had InfoPass appointments with a Field Office must reschedule through the USCIS Contact Center.
• Please check the USCIS Field Offices page to see if your field office has reopened before reaching out to the USCIS Contact Center.

Application Support Center (ASC) Appointments and Rescheduling

Current ASC Appointments

• As of March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has suspended all biometrics appointments.
• When USCIS again resumes normal operations, USCIS will automatically reschedule Application Support Center appointments due to the office closure. If you do not receive a new appointment notice by mail within 90 days, call 800-375-5283..
• All ASC closures are posted on uscis.gov: For up to date closure information, visit the USCIS Office Closures page.
• Note: USCIS is unable to automatically re-schedule appointments for Canadian and United Kingdom visa applicants.
  • Canada Visa Applicants: visit the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada website for updated information.
  • UK Visa Applicants: visit the UK Visas and Immigration website for updated information.

Asylum Appointments

Naturalization Oath Ceremonies

• As of March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has suspended routine in-person services until at least April 1 to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
• USCIS will automatically reschedule your ceremony. You will receive a notice for your rescheduled ceremony by mail. If you do not receive a notice within 90 days, please reach out to the USCIS Contact Center.

 

 

[yellow2 28]

Honestly, I'm surprised it took this long

 

I wasn't particularly looking forward to being around other people anyway

[N400NYC 380]

41 minutes ago, yellow2 said:

Honestly, I'm surprised it took this long

 

I wasn't particularly looking forward to being around other people anyway

I’d been fearing or sensing the potential for a couple of weeks...so I’m not that surprised either. Though it is a huge setback for people still waiting who desperately need resolution of their cases for any particular reason.

[N400LosAngeles 2]

Just got off the phone with a USCIS rep. All biometrics appointments are indeed cancelled until at least April 1, as published on the official website.

 

I was initially confused because the "Office Closures" page only showed a handful of Application Support Centers as closed. 

 

Who knows how long everything will take now... It was certainly necessary though. Hope everyone stays safe.

[Pedro negron 0]

Have a Question .

My fiance have a k1 visa and expired on july .

Still flys from phillipines to usa 

[PilsenC 33]

18 minutes ago, Pedro negron said:

Have a Question .

My fiance have a k1 visa and expired on july .

Still flys from phillipines to usa 

I would try to contact USCIS about this. I think by July, things would be getting back to normality but you can only hope. Call in advance, although you may wait a couple of days (or weeks) before calling because right now, they may be working on something regarding visa expiration. 

[Satsuma 0]

On 3/18/2020 at 8:25 AM, N400LosAngeles said:

Just got off the phone with a USCIS rep. All biometrics appointments are indeed cancelled until at least April 1, as published on the official website.

 

I was initially confused because the "Office Closures" page only showed a handful of Application Support Centers as closed. 

 

Who knows how long everything will take now... It was certainly necessary though. Hope everyone stays safe.

I tried to call the number on my biometrics letter and got stuck in the loop of automated responses. What number did you call to speak to a rep?

I have a biometrics appointment on March 25th and equally confused about the application center near me being open. I wish they would just send out a letter clarifying.

At this point though I think it's safe to assume that the appointment is cancelled but hate not having a clear confirmation from USCIS.

 

[BRgirlUS 38]

I was impacted but I wasn't notified of a Covid-19 delay. 

I am pending the Oath Ceremony.

My interview was on March 5, 8 days before the declaration of national emergency. 

I had the N-400 and I-751 combo interview and so far I only received a I-797 stating:

"We have approved your I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. Our records also indicate we approved your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Because we also approved your N-400, you will not receive a new Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card). Instead, once you have taken the Oath of Allegiance, you will receive a Certificate of Naturalization, which will be proof of your U.S. citizenship. If you have questions regarding this process, please contact the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283."

 

[N400LosAngeles 2]

On 3/20/2020 at 11:44 AM, Satsuma said:

I tried to call the number on my biometrics letter and got stuck in the loop of automated responses. What number did you call to speak to a rep?

I have a biometrics appointment on March 25th and equally confused about the application center near me being open. I wish they would just send out a letter clarifying.

At this point though I think it's safe to assume that the appointment is cancelled but hate not having a clear confirmation from USCIS.

 

Just sent you a personal response! Yes, all in-person appointments are cancelled at least until April

 

[AarLar 53]

Is there any word on how NVC is doing? I checked their website but can’t see anything different... 

[bobjennyhitched 99]

I just got approval to emigrate as a LPR. I'm devastated as I only just got my passport back less than a week ago

[HKS 169]

On 3/8/2020 at 3:37 PM, Mounat02 said:

Yours is definitely almost at the finish line. A delayed oath would be crushing and an indefinite separation from elderly parents and fiance would be even worse.

 

Hopefully it won't get out of control and the disruption is minimal, but I totally understand where you're coming from.

 

Good luck!

Or those of us who cannot even visit one another due to the fact that USA will not grant a visitor visa even prior to the COVID 19, due to being from a certain country. 

Now that there are travel restrictions the option of meeting in another country is gone. So, idk when the next time I will see my husband, much less when the interview will take place..... 

 

So I have a question....... Why have work visa been given so fast compared to marriage visas?   I have never really understood that. 

[N400NYC 380]

Closure of offices extended until April 7

[adipo21 141]

Hello everyone hope ur all ok.Does any know green card holders who are going through adjustments of status can qualify for unemployment benefits?