원문: https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/covid-19-delays-extensionchange-status-filings

연장신청이나 체류연장이 늦어도 기존에 natural disaster에 준하는 기준으로 감안해 주겠다. 명확하게 기준을 정해주진 않았네요.

> Under current regulations and as noted on our Special Situations page, if a petitioner or applicant files an extension of stay or change of status request (on Forms I-129 or I-539) after the authorized period of admission expires, USCIS, in its discretion, may excuse the failure to file on time if it was due to extraordinary circumstances beyond their control, such as those that may be caused by COVID-19. The length of delay must be commensurate with the circumstances. The petitioner or applicant must submit credible evidence to support their request, which USCIS will evaluate on a case-by-case basis. These special situations have been used at various times in the past, including for natural disasters and similar crises.

겉으로 보기에는 좋은 내용처럼 보이는데요. 윗 부분에 섬찟한 내용이 적혀있습니다.

> DHS also continues to take action to protect the American people and our communities, and is considering a number of policies and procedures to improve the employment opportunities of U.S. workers during this pandemic.

저는 위기 상황이니 대놓고 외노자 차별하겠다는 내용으로 읽히는데요. 제 착각일까요. 모두 화이팅입니다...