COVID-19 has caused significant disruptions in every aspect of our daily lives. Several policies have been enacted, affecting millions of foreign national workers, both in the U.S. and abroad, along with the businesses that employ them. COVID-19 initiated significant shortfalls in the processing of immigration applications. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will likely face drastic budget issues due to the loss of revenue during this period from fees, and impending layoffs and furloughs of USCIS staff. This will, in turn, create an increased backlog of visa petitions and applications.
As USCIS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (US CBP), and the U.S. Department of State (State Department) update, change, and restrict U.S. travel and immigration policies, Jackson Walker attempts to update this document to serve as a resource to assist individuals and businesses navigate this uncertain time.
Please see full publication below for more information.
