Coronavirus Update: U.S. and Canada Border Closure Likely to be Extended
On March 21, U.S., Canada, and Mexico announced that the land borders between the three countries will close to non-essential travel. The initial closure [...]
Coronavirus Update: No Special COVID Relief for Nonimmigrants Seeking Change or Extension of Stay
At the moment, USCIS is not offering flexibility to nonimmigrant who are unable to depart the U.S. because of the COVID outbreak. Foreign nationals [...]
Coronavirus Update: CDC Public Health Measure Used to Expedite Removal Processes
On March 21, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a public charge measure that border officials are using to override [...]
Coronavirus Update: USCIS Temporarily Closes Offices in Rome and Nairobi to the Public
USCIS has announced on March 25, 2020 that it has temporarily closed its offices in Rome, Italy and Nairobi, Kenya to the public due [...]
I am in the United States on Visa Waiver or ESTA and my Period of Admission is Expiring. What is Satisfactory Departure and how can I request this during the Coronavirus?
The Visa Waiver Program or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a program that allows citizens from certain countries (38 countries) to apply [...]
Coronavirus Update: Travel Ban Extended to UK and Ireland
The White House issued another presidential proclamation imposing travel restrictions and quarantines on travelers from countries in the United Kingdom and Ireland starting on [...]
Coronavirus Update: Travel Ban Extended to Europe
The White House issued another presidential proclamation imposing travel restrictions and quarantines on travelers from countries in the European Schengen Area starting on 5 [...]
Coronavirus Update: New York and New Jersey Asylum Offices Cancel Interview Decision Pick-Up Appointments
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the New York Asylum Office and the Newark Asylum Office has, effective March 12 until further notice, cancelled [...]
Coronavirus Update: Travel Ban Extended to Recent Iran Travel
The White House issued another presidential proclamation imposing travel restrictions and quarantines on travelers from Iran starting on 5 PM EST March 2, 2020 [...]
