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USCIS quarantined: which offices are open and what to consider before visiting

On June 4, the US Citizenship and Immigration Service quit quarantine. On the official site USCIS There was information about new entry requirements for immigrants in the context of the ongoing pandemic of the coronavirus, as well as information on opening offices or temporary changes in their hours of work.

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USCIS warns that information may change regularly, and therefore recommends checking the status of your office on the day you schedule an appointment or interview. You can do it here.

You can also visit the page for more information or assistance. Contact Center.

Beginning June 4, 2020, some USCIS field offices and asylum offices are resuming emergency services that require a personal visit. Application Support Centers will resume work later.

The Citizenship and Immigration Service has taken precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in newly opened facilities:

Visitors cannot enter the USCIS if:

  • they have any symptoms of COVID-19, including coughing, fever, or shortness of breath;
  • they have been in close contact with anyone who knew or suspected that they had COVID-19 for the past 14 days; or
  • over the past 14 days, a medical professional or public health official quarantined them.

Visitors cannot enter the facility earlier than 15 minutes before the scheduled visit (30 minutes for naturalization ceremonies).

A hand sanitizer will be provided at the entrance.

When entering the room, visitors should wear masks or other protective face coverings covering their nose and mouth. If they do not have such coatings, USCIS may provide or the visitor will be offered to reschedule the meeting.

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All objects will have markings and special barriers that will help to follow the principles of social distance.

Individuals may be asked questions about their health status before entering the facility.

Visitors are advised to bring their own pens with black or blue ink with them.

Appointment notices will include additional instructions for visitors. More information at this page.

USCIS Open and Closed Offices

Field Offices: everyone is open (do not forget about the need to check the list before arriving).

If you previously visited the office in Fort Benning, Georgia, now contact the office in Montgomery, Alabama; if your office was in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, you now have an office in Greer, South Carolina; if you visited the office in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, use the office in Oklahoma City. You can clarify the details for the military here to register:.

Application Support Centers: all are closed (do not forget about the need to check the list before arriving).

Asylum Offices: closed in Houston, Newark (due to technical problems in the building) and New York.

On the subject: USCIS has expanded the list of forms you can fill out online.

Starting Thursday, June 4, 2020, USCIS asylum offices will not be open for visits without prior appointment. These offices will work only for those who arrive at previously scheduled interviews. Contact your specific asylum office to find out if you can visit the institution. at this link.

If you have an asylum application pending with USCIS, you can check your status online. You will need the receipt number that was mailed to you after you submitted the application. Service is available at this link.

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