Are F-1 CPT Approvals by DSOs Affected by a Government Shutdown?
CPT is authorized by a school DSO and remains valid during a government shutdown; students with DSO-issued CPT…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
H-1B Premium Processing in a Government Shutdown: 15-Day Decision?
USCIS is accepting the $2,805 premium processing fee and promises 15-day adjudication for eligible H-1B filings after receipt…
What Happens to H-1B Cap-Exempt Petitions During a Government Shutdown
During a federal shutdown USCIS continues H-1B processing, but the Department of Labor pauses LCA certification. New cap-exempt…
Impact of Government Shutdown on Your Approved Visa Before Start Date
A government shutdown does not void already approved visas or work authorization; employees with valid approvals can usually…
H-4 EAD Renewals: Standalone Filing Without H-1B Extension in Shutdown
H-4 spouses can file standalone H-4 EAD renewals with Form I-765 without concurrent H-1B filings. If filed timely…
Can F-1 Students Change to H-1B During a Government Shutdown?
USCIS remains operational in a shutdown, but DOL stops certifying LCAs, preventing new H-1B change-of-status filings without approved…
Do H-1B Amendments Cover Remote Work Changes in a Shutdown?
Worksite moves outside the original MSA require an H-1B amendment; moves within the MSA only require LCA notice…
What Happens to O-1 Extension Petitions During a Federal Shutdown?
Because USCIS is fee-funded, timely-filed O-1 extension petitions generally continue processing during federal shutdowns, allowing beneficiaries to keep…
E-3 Status Extensions and Government Shutdown: Can Beneficiaries Work?
A shutdown halts DOL LCA certifications, preventing many new E-3 filings; USCIS stays open and processes cases not…