On January 15, 2021 USCIS announced that it will temporarily suspend in-person services at all field offices, asylum offices and application support centers on Jan. 19 and 20 to ensure the safety of our employees and individuals with appointments. USCIS will reschedule individuals who had appointments on Jan. 19 and 20 and send them notices with their new appointment dates. The USCIS website and USCIS Contact Center will remain available for information, case status updates, and other online tools and resources.
Also, January 14, 2021, USCIS issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding applications for discretionary employment authorization based on 8 CFR 274a.12(c)(9) (pending application for adjustment of status under INA §245) or 8 CFR 274a.12(c)(14) (grant of deferred action). USCIS is also providing guidance outlining the categories of individuals eligible for discretionary employment authorization. The new policy guidance Supersedes prior policy of issuing employment authorization for a validity period of 2 years for adjustment of status applicants applying under 8 CFR 274a.12(c)(9) in instances where no immigrant visa number is available to the applicant.
We will regularly update the blog as soon as any new information is available.
Disclaimer
This article aims to provide new information related to recent announcements by USCIS. This article, under no circumstances, acts as legal advice; therefore, for any immigration questions, please contact your Attorney or the Ahluwalia Law Offices, P.C. (Team ALO).
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