On 23 March 2023, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the end of the COVID-19 flexibilities for responding to requests, notices, and decisions issued in connection with certain immigration benefits and programs.
Under this announcement, for requests, notices, and decisions issued after 23 March, USCIS will consider a response as timely received by the deadline listed in the notice or request. For requests, notices, and decisions issued in connection with certain immigration benefits and programs that were issued on or before 23 March, USCIS will consider a response as timely received if the following conditions are met:
The request or notice was issued by USCIS between 1 March 2020 and 23 March 2023 (inclusive); and
The response was received by USCIS within 60 calendar days after the due date set forth in the request or notice.
A Tax Alert prepared by EY Law LLP, and attached below, provides additional details.