The Impact of Coronavirus on U.S. Immigration
  
DOS Suspends Routine Services Worldwide; FL Governor Extends Driver Licenses; USCIS Suspends Premium Processing
 

Please see the below update to our prior e-mail this week on the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. immigration-related issues. 
  • DOS Suspends Routine Services Worldwide: Today, the U.S. Department of State announced the suspension of all routine visa services at all U.S. embassies and consulates.  All routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments will be cancelled as of today. 
  • Florida Governor Extends Certain Driver Licenses by 30 Days: Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an order extending all Florida driver licenses, commercial driver licenses and identification cards that expire between March 16, 2020 and April 15, 2020.  The cards will be extended for 30 days from their stated expiration date.    
  • USCIS Suspends Premium Processing: USCIS has suspended premium processing for all Form I-129 and I-140 petitions until further notice.  This includes E-2, H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, O-1, O-2, TN, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and other petitions filed with USCIS. 


 

We will continue to keep you updated.  Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about how COVID-19 will affect your case.


 
And, please, stay safe!
 
Sincerely,
   
The PNR Immigration Group
 

Attorneys
Jacob Ratzan - jlr@pnrlaw.com
Jack Finkelman - jdf@pnrlaw.com
Roxanne Fraser - rmf@pnrlaw.com
Gisela Ades (of counsel) - gisela@adeslegal.com
 
Paralegals
Jessica Figueras - jmf@pnrlaw.com
Ivonne Ortueta - imm@pnrlaw.com

Packman, Neuwahl, & Rosenberg
8950 SW 74th Court, Suite 1901
Miami, FL 33156
Tel: (305) 665-3311 
Fax: (305) 665-1244 
 
jlr@pnrlaw.com

The information in this newsletter is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute and should not be relied upon as legal advice.