USCIS COVID-19 Response: An Overview of the Resumption of In-Person Services

On March 18, 2020, United States Customs and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) temporarily suspended in-person services at their field offices, asylum offices and application support centers (ASCs) in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19).  USCIS, however, continued to accept petitions, applications and requests while the offices were closed, and continued to perform all work not requiring in-person …

Termination of Temporary Protected Status: The End of the Road?

Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) has been available for citizens of El Salvador who have been physically present and residing in the United States since February 13, 2001. On January 8, 2018, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced the termination of TPS for Salvadorians effective September 9, 2019. As identified below, there …