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USCIS announced on Wednesday, May 27th, that they are opening some of their domestic offices and will resume non-emergency public services on or after Thursday, June 4th! Routine in-person services and most of the USCIS facilities have been temporarily closed since March 18th.
*As services begin to reopen, offices will reduce the number of appointments and interviews to ensure social distancing, allow time for cleaning and reduce waiting room occupancy. Appointment notices will contain information on safety precautions that visitors to USCIS facilities must follow.
If you are feeling sick, please do not go to your appointment. Follow the instructions on your appointment notice to reschedule your appointment for when you are healthy. There is no penalty for rescheduling your appointment if you are sick. *USCIS
Asylum – USCIS asylum offices will automatically reschedule asylum interviews that were cancelled during the temporary closures. Offices
Naturalization Ceremonies – USCIS will send notices to applicants to reschedule postponed naturalization ceremonies.
Interviews and Appointments – USCIS will send notices to applicants and petitioners with previously scheduled appointments and interviews.
Application Support Centers – USCIS will automatically reschedule any necessary ASC appointments that were cancelled due to the temporary office closure.
Remember to review the Guidelines for Entering USCIS Facilities before your visit, they have changed in response to the Pandemic!
Please visit this USCIS News Alert for more detailed information: USCIS Preparing to Resume Public Services on June 4
Source of Information:
USCIS (USCIS.gov), 5/27/20, News Alert:
USCIS Preparing to Resume Public Services on June 4
USCIS (USCIS.gov), 5/27/20, Web Page: