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USCIS Issues Reminder Re Immigration Help Available For Natural Disasters, ‘Other Unforeseen Circumstances’
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a
notice on January 12, 2022, reminding the public that the agency
offers immigration services “that may help people affected by
unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters,”
including the Marshall fire in Colorado.
USCIS said following measures may be available on a case-by-case
basis upon request:
- Changing nonimmigrant status or extending a nonimmigrant stay
for an individual currently in the United States. “Failure to
apply for the extension or change before expiration of your
authorized period of admission may be excused if the delay was due
to extraordinary circumstances beyond your control,” USCIS
said; - Re-parole of individuals previously granted parole by
USCIS; - Expedited processing of advance parole requests;
- Expedited adjudication of requests for off-campus employment
authorization for F-1 students experiencing severe economic
hardship; - Expedited adjudication of employment authorization
applications, where appropriate; - Consideration of fee waiver requests due to an inability to
pay; - Flexibility for those who received a Request for Evidence or a
Notice of Intent to Deny but were unable to submit evidence or
otherwise respond in a timely manner; - Flexibility if you were unable to appear for a scheduled
interview with USCIS; - Expedited replacement of lost or damaged immigration or travel
documents issued by USCIS, such as a Permanent Resident Card (Green
Card), Employment Authorization Documents, and Arrival/Departure
Record (Form I-94); and - Rescheduling a biometric services appointment.
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