• USCIS Local Field Office Closures: As of this morning, all interviews, citizenship oath ceremonies and other appointments at USCIS local field offices are cancelled. This includes all citizenship, green card, and asylum interviews, as well as ASC (i.e. fingerprint) appointments. USCIS will continue to provide limited emergency services. You can visit uscis.gov/coronavirus for more information and updates on USCIS office closures and services provided.

• Cancellation of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Services at U.S. Embassies Around the World: Several consular posts have suspended nonimmigrant and immigrant services, including posts in China, Italy, Spain, France, Mexico, Israel, and others. The Department of State has put together a COVID-19 Country Specific Information site where you can find more information on the status of U.S. embassies around the world.

• Satisfactory Departure for Travelers on ESTA: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at JFK international Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport have indicated that individuals admitted through those airports may request Satisfactory Departure, permitting them to remain in the United States for an additional 30 days beyond the expiration of their authorized period of stay under the visa waiver program (i.e. ESTA). To date, there has been no guidance from CBP regarding whether it will process Satisfactory Departure requests for individuals admitted through other ports of entry.

• Travel Ban: There are currently travel bans in place for foreign nationals who have been present in China, Iran, and European countries during the 14-day period preceding entry or attempted entry into the United States. These bans include Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The bans do NOT apply to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, siblings of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents provided both are unmarried and under 21, among other categories of people. U.S. citizens returning from restricted countries are required to travel through one of 13 designated airports. Moreover, U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and their immediate relatives must self-quarantine for 14 days after arrival to the United States. For more information on the travel ban, click here.