USCIS Ends Remote Attorney Access on May 18, 2026: The Immigration Firm Workflow for In-Person Coverage, Travel Logistics, and Client Communication

USCIS just ended remote attorney participation in field-office and affirmative asylum interviews effective May 18, 2026. Here is the operational playbook mid-size immigration firms should run on calendars, coverage attorneys, travel costs, and client billing — and the system that actually tracks it.