Summary
Several USCIS offices in the Midwest have closed temporarily due to severe weather. The National Weather Service has warned of extremely cold temperatures, bringing risks of frostbite and making travel unsafe. These closures affect immigration services like applications for citizenship and green cards.
Key Facts
- USCIS offices in multiple Midwest states, including Illinois and Minnesota, are closed due to extreme cold weather.
- The affected offices include both field offices and application support centers.
- The National Weather Service issued warnings about dangerous wind chills in several states.
- Locations affected include Chicago, Des Moines, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Sioux Falls, and Milwaukee.
- Asylum offices in Chicago and Milwaukee are also closed.
- USCIS advises individuals to check office status online before visiting.
- The Trump administration tightened rules for legal immigration, impacting visa processing.
- Increased ICE activity at USCIS offices has led to some migrants being detained during appointments.
