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ARTICLE · 18 MARCH 2013

Impact Of Sequester On Immigration-Related Government Services

Morgan Lewis
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It is anticipated that the sequester (the automatic spending cutback that went into effect on March 1, 2013) may result in diminished immigration-related services provided by federal departments and agencies, as outlined below.

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP'S Immigration Practice

The automatic spending cutback is expected to result in diminished immigration-related services.

It is anticipated that the sequester (the automatic spending cutback that went into effect on March 1, 2013) may result in diminished immigration-related services provided by federal departments and agencies, as outlined below.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS), which is responsible for the adjudication of U.S. visas at consular posts abroad, may experience significant delays in the visa adjudication process, particularly at high-volume posts in India and China. In its press briefing on February 27, 2013, DOS noted that it is difficult to anticipate exactly how the sequester will impact delays at consular posts in each individual country. Nevertheless, foreign nationals should anticipate the possibility of considerably longer wait times when applying for U.S. visas and should plan ahead to minimize the impact of visa service delays to travel.

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