USCIS Reminds Chilean Nationals of Immigration Benefits Available
WASHINGTON--In light of the recent natural catastrophes in Chile, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds Chileans of U.S.
immigration benefits available to eligible Chilean nationals upon request.
USCIS understands that a natural catastrophe can affect an individual’s
ability to establish or maintain lawful immigration status. Temporary relief
measures available to nationals of Chile may include:
The grant of an application for change or extension of nonimmigrant status
on behalf of a Chilean national who is currently in the United States, even in
cases where the request is submitted after the individual’s authorized period of
admission has expired;
Re-parole of individuals granted parole by USCIS;
Extension of certain grants of advance parole, expedited processing of
advance parole requests;
Expedited adjudication and approval, where possible, of requests for
off-campus employment authorization due to severe economic hardship for F-1
students;
Expedited processing of immigrant petitions for immediate relative(s) of
U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs);
Expedited issuance of employment authorization where appropriate; and
Assistance to LPRs stranded overseas without documents in coordination with
the Department of State.
For more information on USCIS humanitarian programs, visit www.uscis.gov or call
the National Customer Service Center at (800) 375-5283.
Last updated:03/10/2010
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