​Last updated 5/18/2020

US CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (USCIS) CHANGES

As of March 18, USCIS is only conducting emergency appointments. All other routine in-person services have been suspended. Field offices will send notices to anyone with scheduled interview appointments or naturalization ceremonies impacted by the closure. USCIS plans on reopening their offices on or after June 4.

Biometrics appointments have also been suspended. Asylum cases will be automatically rescheduled. See the USCIS website for updates and additional information. 

CNN provides an article on ​"13 changes to the US immigration system during the coronavirus pandemic."

Immigration and customs enforcement (ice) CHANGES

ICE announced on March 18 that it will stop making arrests, except for those that are considered "mission critical," until after the coronavirus crisis has passed. Enforcement will not occur at or near health care facilities such as doctors' offices, hospitals, accredited health clinics, and emergent or urgent care facilities, except in the most extraordinary of circumstances. Individuals should not avoid seeking medical care because they fear civil immigration enforcement. See the ICE website for the full statement.

Homeland Security Investigations will continue to carry out mission critical criminal investigations and enforcement operations deemed necessary to maintain public safety and national security. 

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