Visa Verge
Can Employers File New H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions During a Shutdown?
During a government shutdown, the DOL stops LCA certification via FLAG, blocking H‑1B, H‑1B1, and E‑3 petition filings.…
Automatic Visa Revalidation During a US Government Shutdown: Key Facts
During a federal shutdown, automatic visa revalidation still allows eligible travelers to re-enter the U.S. after trips under…
Can L-1A/L-1B Petitions Be Filed During a Government Shutdown?
Because USCIS is fee-funded, L-1A and L-1B petitions are processed during government shutdowns. They avoid DOL LCAs that…
What Happens to U Visa Derivative Applications During Federal Shutdown
U Visa petitions and derivative filings generally continue during federal shutdowns because USCIS operates on fees. Form I-918…
Will My Pending I-485 Continue During a Federal Shutdown?
Because USCIS is largely fee-funded, pending Form I-485 applications continue to be processed during a government shutdown. Premium…
Can I File EAD Renewal or Initial Application During a Shutdown?
USCIS typically stays open during a shutdown because it is fee-funded; file Form I-765 on time. Many renewals…
Are I-131 Advance Parole Applications Processed During a Shutdown?
USCIS remains open in October 2025 and continues adjudicating Form I-131 Advance Parole because it is fee-funded. Median…
L-1 to H-1B Change of Status Pending During a Shutdown: What Happens
During a shutdown, USCIS usually keeps adjudicating L-1 to H-1B petitions filed with certified LCAs, but the DOL…
N-400 During a Shutdown: Do Interviews and Oath Ceremonies Continue?
Because USCIS is mainly fee-funded, naturalization steps (N-400 interviews, biometrics, and oath ceremonies) will generally continue during the…
Pending PERM Certifications During a Government Shutdown
During a shutdown OFLC halts PERM processing, freezes prevailing wage determinations, and deactivates the FLAG system, blocking new…
What Happens to B-1/B-2 Visa Stamp Appointments in a Shutdown?
B-1/B-2 visa appointments usually proceed during a U.S. government shutdown because consular operations are fee-funded. Prolonged shutdowns that…
Does the U.S. State Department Still Process Visas During a Shutdown?
On Oct 1, 2025, the State Department said visa processing generally continues during the shutdown because fees fund…
Are USCIS RFEs Still Accepted During a Federal Shutdown?
Because USCIS is fee-funded, it continues to accept and review RFE responses during a government shutdown, but processing…
Just a Proud Moment: 73 New Citizens Sworn In Concord, NH
Seventy-three people from 35 countries were naturalized on June 5, 2025, at the Warren Rudman U.S. Courthouse in…
Family Says Broadview Detainee Was Deported; No Confirmation Yet
Families report a recent deportation from Broadview, yet ICE had not confirmed the specific case by Sept 30,…