Skip to main content
U.S. flag
An official website of the United States government    Here's how you know
Español
Multilingual Resources
Official Government Website

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Website

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( A locked padlock ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Seal, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
 
Sign In  
Access USCIS online services.
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
Sign In
Create Account
Horizontal Menu
  • Topics
  • Forms
  • Newsroom
  • Citizenship
  • Green Card
  • Laws
  • Tools
  • Contact us
  • Multilingual Resources
Main navigation
Skip to main content
  • Archive
Breadcrumb
  1. Home
  2. Archive
  3. USCIS Alerts Customers Affected by South Carolina Floods to Available Immigration Relief

USCIS Alerts Customers Affected by South Carolina Floods to Available Immigration Relief

Archived Content

The information on this page is out of date. However, some of the content may still be useful, so we have archived the page.

Release Date
10/15/2015

USCIS offers immigration relief measures that may help people affected by unforeseen circumstances, such as disasters like the recent severe flooding in South Carolina.

These measures may be available upon request:

  • Change or extension of nonimmigrant status for an individual currently in the United States, even if the request is filed after the authorized period of admission has expired.
  • Re-parole of individuals previously granted parole by USCIS.
  • Expedited processing of advance parole requests.
  • Expedited adjudication of requests for off-campus employment authorization for F-1 students experiencing severe economic hardship.
  • Expedited adjudication of employment authorization applications, where appropriate.
  • Consideration of fee waivers due to an inability to pay.
  • Assistance for those who received a Request for Evidence or a Notice of Intent to Deny but were unable to appear for an interview, submit evidence or respond in a timely manner.
  • Replacing lost or damaged immigration or travel documents issued by USCIS, such as a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).
  • Rescheduling of scheduled biometrics appointment.

Note: When making a request, explain how the flooding created a need for the requested relief.

To learn how to request these measures, call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability: TTY 800-767-1833. For more information, visit uscis.gov/humanitarian/special-situations.

Follow us on Facebook (/uscis), Twitter (@uscis), YouTube (/uscis) and the USCIS blog The Beacon.

Last Reviewed/Updated:
03/08/2018
Was this page helpful?
0 / 2000
To protect your privacy, please do not include any personal information in your feedback. Review our Privacy Policy.
Return to top
  • Topics
  • Forms
  • Newsroom
  • Citizenship
  • Green Card
  • Laws
  • Tools
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Seal, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
Instagram
LinkedIn
Email
Contact USCIS
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Seal

USCIS.gov

An official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Important links
  • About USCIS
  • Accessibility
  • Budget and Performance
  • DHS Components
  • Freedom of Information Act
  • No FEAR Act Data
  • Privacy and Legal Disclaimers
  • Site Map
  • Office of the Inspector General
  • The White House
  • USA.gov
Looking for U.S. government information and services?
Visit USA.gov