President Biden Declares National Day of Mourning, Closes Federal Government in Honor of Former President Jimmy Carter
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. has declared Thursday, January 9, 2025, as a National Day of Mourning in remembrance of the life and legacy of James Earl Carter Jr., the 39th President of the United States. In observance of this day, President Biden has issued an executive order closing all executive departments and agencies of the federal government.
USCIS Offices to Close, Appointments Rescheduled
Due to the closure, all U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices will be closed on January 9, 2025. All naturalization ceremonies, interviews, and scheduled appointments for that day will be rescheduled, and affected individuals will be promptly notified.
Scheduling adjustments include:
- Rescheduling naturalization ceremonies, interviews, and appointments for January 9.
- Issuing new appointment notices for biometric services within three weeks for those affected.
- Making the biometric services appointment rescheduling tool available online before the originally scheduled date.
USCIS Contact Center and Resources
On this day, the USCIS Contact Center will be unavailable. However, online tools and resources will remain accessible. For more information, visit the USCIS ‘Contact Us’ page.
