Can K-2 Children Attend Visa Interviews During a Government Shutdown?
K-2 visa interviews usually proceed during government shutdowns because consular services are fee-funded. Each child needs a DS-160…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
Can Family-Based Green Card Interviews Occur During a Shutdown?
A shutdown on October 1, 2025 could delay or cancel family-based green card consular interviews. More applicants need…
Do I-751 Petitions Get Processed During a Government Shutdown?
USCIS is fee-funded and generally continues I-751 processing during shutdowns. Receipt notices extend conditional resident status up to…
Can I-485 Filing Use Visa Bulletin Dates for Filing During a Shutdown?
USCIS’s monthly Visa Bulletin chart choice controls whether I-485 filings are allowed during a shutdown. If Dates for…
USCIS Ends Combo EAD and Advance Parole Cards; Separate Documents Now Required
USCIS stopped combo cards in July 2025 and issues separate EADs and Advance Parole documents. Fee funding lets…
Can I File Form I-130 During a Government Shutdown? USCIS Continues
During the October 1, 2025 shutdown, USCIS continues fee-funded I-130 processing, while E-Verify and DOL functions (PERM, LCAs)…
Can DV Victims File VAWA I-360 During a Government Shutdown?
USCIS will accept and process VAWA self-petitions (Form I-360) during a government shutdown because these services are fee-funded.…
Shutdown Impact on T Visa Derivative Petitions: USCIS Continues
USCIS continues processing T visa derivative petitions during a federal shutdown because it is fee‑funded. Form I‑914, Supplement…
Will Priority Date Movement Be Delayed During a Government Shutdown?
Despite the October 1, 2025 shutdown, the Department of State is expected to publish the visa bulletin and…