Immigration News - United States USCIS offices to close nationwide on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) December 4, 2018 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offices will be closed across the country Wednesday as part of a national day of mourning to remember the life of former President George H.W. Bush, who died last week. USCIS said in a statement that it would “reschedule naturalization ceremonies and interviews and will promptly notify applicants of their new scheduled date.” The agency said that applicants with biometrics appointments will receive a new appointment notice within three weeks. The USCIS Contact Center will be open Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST, but live help will be limited. Up-to-date information on USCIS office closures is available on this website. This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com. Copyright © 2018 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries please contact copyright@bal.com.
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