Will Advance Parole and Re-Entry Permits Be Processed During Shutdown?
USCIS will continue processing Form I-131 (Advance Parole and Re-Entry Permits) during a funding lapse because it is…
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F-1 Visa Appointments in a Shutdown and Spring Return Guidance
A government shutdown usually doesn’t halt F-1 visa processing because it’s fee-funded, but expect delays, fewer slots, and…
Are P-4 Dependent Visas Processed During a Government Shutdown?
USCIS usually continues P-category petition processing during shutdowns because of fee funding, but consulates may limit routine visa…
I-90 Green Card Renewals During a Shutdown: What to Expect
USCIS will continue processing I-90 renewals during a federal shutdown and will produce and mail approved green cards.…
Can I-140 Be Filed During a Shutdown? USCIS EB Petitions
USCIS stays open during a shutdown and accepts I-140 petitions for EB-1/EB-2/EB-3, but DOL suspends PERM and LCA…
Are H-4 EAD Renewals Processed in a Federal Shutdown? Timelines
USCIS generally maintains H-4 EAD processing during shutdowns. Processing in 2025 is often 3–6 months but can extend…
Can U Visa Petitions Be Filed During a Government Shutdown?
USCIS remains open for U visa (Form I-918) filings during the October 2025 shutdown because it is fee-funded;…
I-693 Processing During Shutdown: USCIS Accepts with I-485
USCIS remains operational during shutdowns and will accept and process sealed Form I-693 medicals. Exams signed on/after Nov…
Can Employers File H-1B Petitions and Lcas During a U.S. Government Shutdown?
A federal shutdown halts H-1B LCAs and E-Verify, creating major hiring delays despite USCIS remaining open. Early 2026…