USCIS – Closed until June 4th

As suspected, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS) is not going to re-open anytime soon. In the release copied below, USCIS confirms it will be closed at least until June 4th. If the pandemic situation is no better by then, the closing will be extended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this going to affect my case?
A: Yes. There will be longer delays. Please be patient.

Q: Is this just USCIS-Boston?
A: No, this closure covers the entire United States. While USCIS Officers are working from home, all offices are closed to the general public. There will be no interviews, no oath ceremonies, no biometric appointments. USCIS is closed.

Q: Is there anything you can do to get my case through the USCIS system?
A: No.

Q: As we wait for our appointment/interview, what should I do?
A: Continue to create and collect evidence to document the bona fides of your case. Continue to take photographs to document your relationship, save pay stubs, save insurance paperwork, save anything with both of your names on it to prove you are a real couple.

Q: What else should I be doing?
A: You should be taking care of yourself and your family. The best way to do that is to stay at home so you don’t catch the virus. Be safe.

Q: If I have specific questions about my situation, can we talk?
A: Yes. Just call my cell phone number or send me an e-mail if you want to FaceTime.

We have been fielding calls having to do with a wide variety of issues. If you have a problem and you don’t know what to do, please let us help you. Call me at (617) 378-8540.

Thanks & Be Well!

John Foley

USCIS CLOSED

On March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services temporarily suspended in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers (ASCs) to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). USCIS is readying offices to re-open in compliance with local and state orders, on or after June 4. Employees in these offices are continuing to perform mission-essential services that do not require face-to-face contact with the public while the offices are temporarily closed. During this time, individuals may still submit applications and petitions to USCIS. Online filing remains the most convenient and interactive way to submit forms, check the status of your case, and receive notices.

Field Office and ASC Appointments, Naturalization Ceremonies, InfoPass

USCIS field offices will send notices to applicants and petitioners with scheduled appointments and naturalization ceremonies impacted by the extended temporary closure. When USCIS again resumes normal operations, USCIS will automatically reschedule ASC appointments due to the temporary office closure. Individuals will receive a new appointment letter in the mail. Those who had InfoPass or other appointments must reschedule through the USCIS Contact Center once field offices are open to the public again.

Asylum Office Interviews

USCIS asylum offices will send interview cancellation notices and automatically reschedule asylum interviews. When the interview is rescheduled, asylum applicants will receive a new interview notice with the new time, date and location of the interview.

Please check to see if the respective office has been reopened before calling the USCIS Contact Center.

In-Person Public Engagements

Additionally, USCIS is postponing all in-person public engagement and outreach events for the duration of the temporary office closure. Please contact public.engagement@uscis.dhs.gov if you have an immediate engagement question during this time.

For More Information

USCIS will provide further updates as the situation develops and will continue to follow CDC guidance in response to this situation. Please visit uscis.gov/coronavirus for updates.

Education and precautions are the strongest tools against infection. Get the latest facts by visiting the CDC’s COVID-19 website. Continue to practice good health habits, refrain from handshakes or hugs as greetings, and clean hands and surfaces appropriately.

Kind regards,

Public Engagement Division

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services