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USCIS Policy Alert: Emergencies or Unforeseen Circumstances

December 19, 2024 (1 min read)

USCIS, Dec. 19, 2024

"Policy Highlights • Draws upon previously issued event-specific guidance on certain flexibilities available during an emergency or unforeseen circumstance relating to extensions of stay and changes of status, employment authorization, document replacement, failure to respond to a request for evidence, fee waivers, expedited processing, and satisfactory departure. • Provides guidance on specific flexibilities available in times of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances and clarifies where USCIS may exercise discretion to grant flexibilities."