The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a
series of changes, from local office procedures to services of the
national service centers, in light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19
pandemic.
Local Field Offices
After an initial piecemeal approach, USCIS issued a national
directive to close its field offices across the U.S. until at least
April 7, 2020. This means all in-person interviews, including for
naturalization applications and applications for adjustment of
status (green cards) initially scheduled during this closure will
be rescheduled. This also impacts biometrics appointments and
InfoPass appointments. USCIS has advised that it will automatically
reschedule all appointments and send new notices at a later date to
be determined. Some emergency services are still available, and
applicants are encouraged to call the USCIS contact
center for assistance.
