Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)

• March 26, 2020

  DOS will continue processing H-2 cases

  On March 26, 2020, DOS announced it will continue processing H-2 cases as much as possible.

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• July 14, 2020

  Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services

  State Department notes that resumption of routine visa services will occur on a post-by-post basis. "See each individual U.S. Embassy or Consulate’s website for information regarding operating status and which services it is currently offering."

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• November 12, 2020

  Phased resumption of routine visa services (Nov. 2020)

  DOS updated its announcement and FAQs on the phased resumption of visa services, noting that resumption would occur on a post-by-post basis, but that there are no specific dates for each mission. DOS also announced that it has extended the validity of Machine Readable Visa (MRV) fees to Dec. 31, 2021.

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• November 19, 2020

  District Court order in Milligan v. Pompeo

  District Court issues preliminary injunction enjoining DOS from relying on Presidential Proclamations to suspend K-1 fiance visa processing for named plaintiffs.

  **Litigation is listed for informational purposes and is not comprehensive. For the current status of legal challenges, check other sources.**

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• November 25, 2020

  DOS Website: K Visa Processing Update

  The Department of State issues an update after a district court enjoined the government from suspending K-1 fiancee visa adjudications, stating that applicants who are named plaintiffs in Milligan v. Pompeo and subject to a regional proclamation should contact their nearest embassy or consulate for guidance on scheduling a visa interview.

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• December 30, 2020

  Phased resumption of routine visa services (Dec. 2020)

  The Department of State updated its announcement and FAQs on the phased resumption of visa services, noting that resumption would occur on a post-by-post basis, but that there are no specific dates for each mission. DOS also announced that it has extended the validity of Machine Readable Visa (MRV) fees to September 30, 2022.

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