The USCIS has indicate that there will be nopenalty for rescheduling appointments due toillness because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
If you become ill for any reason, even if you werenot exposed to COVID-19, USCIS advises that you do not attend your appointmentat a USCIS office. You should follow the instructions on your USCIS appointmentnotice to reschedule an appointment with the USCIS.
You shouldreschedule your USCIS appointment if you:
- Were in anycountry designated as a “level 3” by the Centers for Disease Controland Prevention (CDC) within 14 days of your appointment;
- Believe thatyou may have been exposed to COVID-19 (even if you were not in a level 3 country);
- Areexperiencing flu-like symptoms (such as a runny nose, headache, cough, sorethroat or fever).
USCIS wantsto ensure the safety of foreign nationals and USCIS employees. There is no penalty if you reschedule yourappointment at this time.