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

[Nat&Don 17]

My AOS interview was supposed to be on 3/23 so now that that's been postponed till who knows when, I wonder if I should already start thinking of extending my EAD. It expires in October, and although I'm still hopeful that I can get the green card by then, does it make sense to apply for the EAD renewal anyway just to be on the safe side?

[Just Paul 4,595]

3 minutes ago, Nat&Don said:

My AOS interview was supposed to be on 3/23 so now that that's been postponed till who knows when, I wonder if I should already start thinking of extending my EAD. It expires in October, and although I'm still hopeful that I can get the green card by then, does it make sense to apply for the EAD renewal anyway just to be on the safe side?

Wait until July before doing an EAD renewal. . . see where things are at.

[Nat&Don 17]

12 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Wait until July before doing an EAD renewal. . . see where things are at.

Okay, thanks for the advice!

[RVPT 13]

Both my husband and I had my naturalization interview on the 19th! Bummed that it has to be rescheduled! Who knows when that would happen next!!! 

[AliJose 10]

On 3/18/2020 at 7:48 AM, Yeap said:

Am sorry for the new development but I was expecting this to happen.This is heart broken, I know how you are feeling right now, my interview was scheduled for 23rd next week monday but in all let the will of God be done. 

Ours was rescheduled last minute after waiting months so I totally understand your frustration. 

[HRQX 4,145]

17 hours ago, GordonRamsey said:

So I'm in the US with a K1 fiance Visa.

Assuming I can arrange a wedding within the next 90 days, if I can't report my marriage in person to USCIS as I'm supposed to, what are my next steps here? Just call them up?

The requirement is to marry within the 90 days. There wasn't a requirement before to report in-person to USCIS. Do as before: file I-485 and accompanying forms and document copies by mail https://www.uscis.gov/i-485-addresses

[Prystine 184]

USCIS updated their website today on the cloased offices section to show that all offices are temporarily closed until at least April 1st:

 

 

URL for the website: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-office-closings

Edited March 25, 2020 by Prystine

[DWolf 18]

They might be extending past the April 1 deadline.  We're at the Washington DC field office and our interview was scheduled for April 3rd.  Just got a Cancellation notice.

Anyone else getting these updates?

Our case status via e-mail says: "Testing and Interview".  What does that mean?

Edited March 25, 2020 by DWolf

[Crashdoom 57]

Just got an email and egov.uscis.gov update saying "Interview Cancelled and Notice Ordered" from the San Antonio Field Office, then a call saying my interview is being postponed due to additional restrictions imposed by USCIS on in-person appointments.

 

My interview was scheduled for April 2nd, kind of expected it 😅 Though my email says "Your Case Status: Decision", I assume that's just an error though since I haven't attended the interview yet?

 

Edited March 25, 2020 by Crashdoom

[Crashdoom 57]

@Captain Ewok As of today on https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/field-offices:

 

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USCIS Temporary Office Closure Extended to April 7

On March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services temporarily suspended routine in-person services to help slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). USCIS plans to re-open our offices on April 7, unless the public closures are extended further. USCIS staff are continuing 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.

 

Edited March 25, 2020 by Crashdoom

[Prystine 184]

22 minutes ago, Crashdoom said:

@Captain Ewok As of today on https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/field-offices:

 

 

Yep, sadly this is going to cause a lovely backlog and several people that have or had scheduled appts. haven't received any notice of cancellation. I wonder how many of us are going to fall through the cracks for being rescheduled on things because of this. 🤨

[Crashdoom 57]

11 minutes ago, Prystine said:

Yep, sadly this is going to cause a lovely backlog and several people that have or had scheduled appts. haven't received any notice of cancellation. I wonder how many of us are going to fall through the cracks for being rescheduled on things because of this. 🤨

The officer I spoke with said that we should be getting new appointments "shortly after the cancellation notice" specifically to avoid that situation, and that we would "be at the front of the queue" for new slots. So not going to start my daily phone calls to enjoy that lovely hold music (😂) until a few weeks after the original appointment date.

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

1 hour ago, Crashdoom said:

@Captain Ewok As of today on https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/field-offices:

 

 

Updated. Thanks!!

[DWolf 18]

Any idea on how this will impact the Medical Examinations?  Anyone who calls USCIS can they ask?  My wife's medical exam will be over a year in June.  If this extends, we'll have to go up and redo it.

USCIS needs to either extend or accept a year-and-a-half to two year validity on medical exams.  There could be medical offices closed nationwide.

[Crashdoom 57]

33 minutes ago, DWolf said:

Any idea on how this will impact the Medical Examinations?  Anyone who calls USCIS can they ask?  My wife's medical exam will be over a year in June.  If this extends, we'll have to go up and redo it.

USCIS needs to either extend or accept a year-and-a-half to two year validity on medical exams.  There could be medical offices closed nationwide.

I didn't think of that until now, mine expires May 10th... Surely they can't force us to get new medical exams given it would've been in date at the time?