The ever-changing impact of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic
is making it extremely difficult for employers to plan what to do
with their foreign worker populations right now. DW Immigration
stands ready to help! Here below we summarize some critical pieces
of immigration information from the various government agencies and
our related guidance, as it stands today.
US Department of State:
- Immigrant and Nonimmigrant
Visa Processing
With very limited, "emergency" exceptions, all
immigrant (greencard) and nonimmigrant visa interview appointments
at US embassies and consulates around the world are cancelled
temporarily. Applicants should log into the consulate's visa
appointment services website and monitor the interview appointment
calendar regularly, as it is unclear when new appointments will be
available, and that is varying from location-to-location. Note that
applicant's "MRV" filing fee payment will remain
valid and can be used for a visa application in