As details are revealed regarding the President’s plan to suspend immigration services during the Coronavirus pandemic, we are seeing that the suspension will be limited in scope and there is no reason for panic. The White House was still working on an Executive Order as of Tuesday night, but provided additional information on the planned parameters.

The planned suspension will impact only those seeking permanent residence status (“green card”) from outside the U.S. for a 60-day period. Temporary workers on nonimmigrant visas will still be allowed to enter the U.S. and individuals already in the U.S. who plan to apply for permanent residence may continue to do so. After 60 days, the need for modification will be evaluated “based on economic conditions” in the U.S.

If you have questions about how this suspension will affect your immigration plan, reach out to us to schedule a phone or video call, https://app.legaler.com/aimeeclark/meet.