Dueto the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a variety of closures and suspensions ofimmigration services.  Below is a summaryof all closures and suspensions at this time. This list is subject to change as new updates become available. 
USCitizenship and Immigration Service: As of March 18, 2020 the USCIS has suspendedall in-person services until at least April 1, 2020.  This cancellation includes interviews forgreen card cases and biometrics appointments. USCIS will send notices to allapplicants and petitioners with scheduled appointments impacted by this closureand all appointments will be automatically rescheduled when services resume.
USCISwill continue to perform duties that do not involve contact with thepublic.  Petitions will continue to beaccepted for filing and adjudicated by the USCIS.
Emergencyappointments and services will be provided by the USCIS in limitedsituations. 
Departmentof State: Most US Embassies have also suspended interviews in an effort to slowthe spread of Covid-19.  You can findcountry specific information from the US Department of State about Covid-19 here.
TravelRestrictions:  Travel bans have beenissued restricting travel to the US for individuals who have traveled to:Austria, Belgium, Mainland China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland, United Kingdom,within in the last 14 days.
The following individuals areexempt from the travel ban:

  • USCitizens and Lawful Permanent Residents;
  • Spousesof US Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents;
  • Parentsor legal guardians of US Citizens of Lawful Permanent Residents, provided thatthe child is unmarried and under the age of 21;
  • Siblingsof US Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents, provided both are unmarried andunder the age of 21;
  • Childrenwho are under the legal custody of US Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents;and
  • Othercertain foreign government and health officials. 

On April 11,2020 officials will reassess COVID-19 travel bans.


Stay Safe andHealthy and Please Remember to Wash Your Hands Regularly.