Oliver Mercer
How Airlines Rebalance Crew Scheduling and Equipment Post-Shutdown
On November 7, 2025, the FAA imposed a 10% schedule cut at 40 major airports due to ATC…
When Will E-Verify Be Fully Restored After November 12, 2025 Shutdown?
E-Verify stayed offline after the November 12, 2025 government reopening with no confirmed restart date. Employers should retain…
How Long Will Embassy Visa Backlogs Clear After November 2025 Shutdown
The November 2025 shutdown created a layered global backlog of visa appointments requiring several weeks to months to…
43-Day Government Shutdown: Estimated Airline Losses and Impacts
The 35-day 2018–2019 shutdown caused air traffic staffing shortages that forced cancellations and reroutes, costing Delta up to…
Timeline for Air Traffic Control Staffing Return to Normal by 2028
The shutdown paused hiring and training, widening a 3,500‑controller shortfall. The FAA aims to restore staffing by 2028,…
Will TSA Wait Times Return to Normal After the Shutdown Ends?
Shutdown-related unpaid TSA staff callouts caused multi-hour security waits in Houston and Newark, despite a five-minute national average.…
Airports With the Most Cancellations During the FAA’s 10% Capacity Cut
The FAA’s 10% capacity cut on Nov. 7, 2025 hit the busiest hubs hardest: ATL had the most…
Is SEVP Back to Normal Operations After the Shutdown?
Because SEVP is fee-funded, it stayed operational through the shutdown. Schools and AILA reported uninterrupted SEVIS access, continued…
How Many Days Until DOL FLAG System Returns Online After Shutdown
FLAG returned to service on October 31, 2025 after a month-long shutdown-related outage. DOL restored access for PERM,…
When Will FAA Operations Return to Normal? Delays and Cancellations
Following the shutdown, the FAA is keeping a 6% flight capacity cap and airlines cut service at 40…
Latest Airport Advisories on Post-Shutdown Travel Impacts and Services
FAA-imposed flight reductions tied to the U.S. government shutdown are causing cancellations and delays at major airports. Travelers…
Will Refunds and Free Rebooking Rise During Shutdown Disruptions?
Major U.S. carriers widened refund eligibility and waived change fees after FAA-related cuts. Full cash refunds apply for…
Is My H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 Pending After Shutdown? Updated Timelines
FLAG resumed in late October 2025, allowing new LCAs and case tracking. LCAs pending during the shutdown remain…
Impact of the 2025 Shutdown on USCIS and EOIR Asylum Processes
The 2025 shutdown slowed asylum processing: USCIS kept accepting claims but delayed interviews and responses; detained hearings continued,…
Chicago Advances $1.5B O’Hare deal as ORDNext expansion accelerates
Chicago is selling $1.5 billion in A+-rated airport revenue bonds to advance O’Hare’s $13.4 billion ORDNext program, prioritize…