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Original Date Announced
April 13, 2020COVID-19: USCIS will exercise discretion to excuse nonimmigrants' delays caused by COVID-19 in filing for extensions of stay, change in status. [ID #784]
COVID-19 Delays in Extension/Change of Status FilingsEffective Date
April 13, 2020Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: Non-Immigrant VisasAgencies Affected: USCISPre Trump-Era Policies
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October 25, 2019
Natural catastrophes and other extreme situations can sometimes affect the processing of one's USCIS application, petition, or immigration request. At various times in the past USCIS has exercised discretion regarding special situations to grant extensions and changes of status on a case-by-case basis upon request, for those who have been affected by a natural catastrophe or other extreme situation.
USCIS Special Situations info page