US Immigration in the Time of COVID-19
This is a challenging time for all of us, living in a COVID-19 world. For immigrants with an application in process, or ready to begin an application, it can be especially unsettling. We are here to help.
This is a challenging time for all of us, living in a COVID-19 world. For immigrants with an application in process, or ready to begin an application, it can be especially unsettling. We are here to help.
We are keeping current on legal and policy changes so you don't have to. Below is an update on where we are today:
Our government is still processing immigration applications and accepting new filings.
However all USCIS offices within the U.S. remain closed to the public until at least early May, so upcoming biometrics and interview appointments are being automatically rescheduled for a later date. U.S. embassies and consulates around the world are closed or offering reduced services to the public, so visa interviews abroad are being rescheduled.
Travel restrictions are being enforced regarding travel to and from many countries. If you have a relative who is currently stuck in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa, they may be able to apply to extend or change their status.
Premium processing remains suspended for all employment-based immigration applications, such as H-1b, L-1, and O-1 visas.
In other (good) news, USCIS is extending the deadline for responding to a request for evidence in certain cases. They are also now accepting scanned signatures for all applications.
If you need assistance with a green card sponsored by a family member, naturalization, or an employment-based visa or green card, contact us today to get started: theteam@huwelaw.com or 415-496-9040.
U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for April 2020
You can check the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for April 2020 to see if your priority date will be current next month.
Have you been “waiting in line” for a green card to become available in your preference category?
You can check the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for April 2020 to see if your priority date will be current next month.
Good news: The F2A category for the spouses and children of permanent residents will remain current. That means that the spouse or child of a U.S. permanent resident will remain eligible to file their application to adjust status in April.
To view the full Bulletin, please visit:
Need help interpreting the Bulletin and preparing and filing your green card application? Our firm is fully operational and here for you during this challenging time.
Contact us at theteam@huwelaw.com or 415-548-7067 today.
Can You Apply for a Green Card Next Month? Check the March Visa Bulletin!
You can check the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for March 2020 to see if your priority date will be current next month.
Have you been “waiting in line” for a green card to become available in your preference category?
You can check the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for March 2020 to see if your priority date will be current next month.
Good news: The F2A category for the spouses and children of permanent residents will remain current. That means that the spouse or child of a U.S. permanent resident will remain eligible to file their application to adjust status in March.
To view the full Bulletin, please visit:
Need help interpreting the Bulletin and preparing and filing your green card application?
Contact us at theteam@huwelaw.com or 415-496-9040 today.
Can You Apply for a Green Card Next Month? Check the February Visa Bulletin!
Have you been “waiting in line” for a green card to become available in your preference category?
You can check the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for February 2020 to see if your priority date will be current next month.
Have you been “waiting in line” for a green card to become available in your preference category?
You can check the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for February 2020 to see if your priority date will be current next month.
Good news: The F2A category for the spouses and children of permanent residents will remain current. That means that the spouse or child of a U.S. permanent resident will remain eligible to file their application to adjust status in February.
To view the full Bulletin, please visit:
Need help interpreting the Bulletin and preparing and filing your green card application?
Contact us at theteam@huwelaw.com or 415-496-9040 today.
Can you apply for a green card next month? Check the December Visa Bulletin!
Have you been “waiting in line” for a green card to become available in your preference category?
You can check the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for December 2019 to see if your priority date will be current next month.
Good news: The F2A category for the spouses and children of permanent residents will remain current. That means that the spouse or child of a U.S. permanent resident will remain eligible to file their application to adjust status in December.
To view the full Bulletin, please visit:
Need help interpreting the Bulletin and preparing and filing your green card application?
Contact us at theteam@huwelaw.com or 415-496-9040 today.
