USCIS is Extending the Suspension of In-Person Services at all Local Offices from April 7th to June 4th Due to Covid-19

[stephbd 91]

Got a text message from a different number yesterday (I get updates from a 505 area code regular phone number).
 

I thought it was kind of a weird. Maybe they’re coming up with a new method of alerts/updates?

 

 

[sl1pstream 551]

URL seems to be leading to the right website, but as a rule it's best not to click links in text messages. Numbers can be spoofed.

Typing out the link, if it looks legit, in a webbrowser and then visiting it is probably the best way to handle those.

Edited May 5, 2020 by sl1pstream

[GregandNatty 195]

Does this include embassies or this that an entirely separate thing?

[DGF 730]

29 minutes ago, GregandNatty said:

Does this include embassies or this that an entirely separate thing?

Entirely separate. 

[INF 96]

On 5/8/2020 at 3:07 PM, GregandNatty said:

Does this include embassies or this that an entirely separate thing?

Embassies will open with the countries’ rules...

[sl1pstream 551]

15 hours ago, INF said:

Embassies will open with the countries’ rules...

Doesn't matter. Our country's opening up again and so is the embassy but they're still not processing visa applications.

[AnenitaTabigue 0]

Hello. I am planning to schedule an online appointment for an interview for my k1 visa. I already paid the mrv fee, is it possible to do this now amidst the pandemic that we are facing?

[NDB052714 122]

I'm wondering a few things:  

 

1. Considering Trump's eagerness to open up the country, I wonder why the application service centers and field offices haven't re-opened already? 
2. Wondering why the services provided at the application service centers and field offices aren't considered essential? 
3. Any news on whether the June 4th re-opening date is gonna stick? 

The waiting for progress under normal circumstances has been bad enough...wondering how the last two months' delay is gonna add to the wait, wait, wait.

[sl1pstream 551]

53 minutes ago, NDB052714 said:

I'm wondering a few things:  

 

1. Considering Trump's eagerness to open up the country, I wonder why the application service centers and field offices haven't re-opened already? 
2. Wondering why the services provided at the application service centers and field offices aren't considered essential? 
3. Any news on whether the June 4th re-opening date is gonna stick? 

The waiting for progress under normal circumstances has been bad enough...wondering how the last two months' delay is gonna add to the wait, wait, wait.

You should Google Stephen Miller, his senior adviser.

[beefmaster 52]

Looks like even processing that can happen without in-person interactions is about to be delayed too: https://out.reddit.com/t3_govqle?url=https%3A%2F%2Famp.kansascity.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Farticle242937081.html&token=AQAAsX3JXkscryQNASuONnzqOnnzcgdQxH9k_07sTyYqobz_oHEr&app_name=desktop2x&user_id=34061046

[EllisAndRenz 196]

11 minutes ago, beefmaster said:

Looks like even processing that can happen without in-person interactions is about to be delayed too: https://out.reddit.com/t3_govqle?url=https%3A%2F%2Famp.kansascity.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Farticle242937081.html&token=AQAAsX3JXkscryQNASuONnzqOnnzcgdQxH9k_07sTyYqobz_oHEr&app_name=desktop2x&user_id=34061046

They are just taking advantage of this and being lazy at this point. 🙄

[Applying 7]

any word on if biometrics is actually re-opening on June 4th?

 

Edit: this immigration attorney is saying they will indeed open June but go broke by summer's end and close again:

https://jamaicans.com/immigration-advice-uscis-is-reopening-on-4-june-but-may-run-out-of-money-by-the-summers-end/

 

"USCIS asserts it will run it of money by the summers’ end unless a bailout is in the works....Because USCIS has closed its field offices and reduced its operations it has collected significantly fewer filing fees than it normally does creating a serious budget shortfall, according to USCIS... in addition to the already high filing fees, USCIS wants applicants and petitioners to pay a ten (10) percent (%) surcharge on all filing fees paid" 

Edited May 24, 2020 by Applying

[Mavan 38]

On 3/18/2020 at 12:56 AM, Captain Ewok said:

USCIS is Suspending In-Person Services at all local offices effective March 18 to (at least) April 1st 7th May 3rd June 4th Due to Covid-19.  This includes all scheduled interviews.  Processing at USCIS offices not requiring face time will continue as normal.

 

Full details from USCIS are here: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-response-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

 

Latest:

 

 

source: https://www.uscis.gov/

 

[sl1pstream 551]

45 minutes ago, Mavan said:

 

No point in watching that #######, he doesn't have info.

[uab1969 20]

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

 

Application Support Center (ASC) Appointments and Rescheduling
USCIS will resume in-person processing of biometrics at certain Application Support Centers.  Please check the USCIS office closings page to see if your ASC has reopened before coming to an appointment.

Individuals who appear at a date or time other than what is listed on the ASC appointment notice may encounter significant processing delays.

Applicants may only be accompanied by an interpreter, attorney, parent/legal guardian of a minor or individual providing assistance to a disabled person.

Rescheduling of Cancelled ASC Appointments
USCIS will automatically reschedule any necessary ASC appointments that were cancelled due to the temporary office closure, or send notifications of biometrics reuse to eligible individuals.

Individuals who must still appear in person at an ASC will receive a new appointment letter in the mail.

If you do not receive an appointment notice or notification of biometrics reuse by mail within 90 days of your ASC reopening, call 800-375-5283 .

Note: USCIS cannot 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.