Robert Pyne
How the 43-Day Shutdown Affected ATC Recruitment and Training
The 43-day shutdown exacerbated a 3,800-controller shortfall and slowed progress toward hiring 9,000 by 2028. Oklahoma City’s FAA…
Will Airlines Face Long-Term Operational Hurdles After the Shutdown?
Delayed aircraft deliveries, widespread labor shortfalls, and rising maintenance and payroll costs are constraining 2025 airline capacity. The…
Top Airports Hit by the 10% November 2025 Flight Reduction
In November 2025, the FAA cut flights at 40 airports—phased from 4% to 10%—affecting about 1,800 flights and…
When Will the FAA Lift the 10% Capacity Rules at Airports?
Amid a shutdown-driven staffing crunch, the FAA capped flights at 40 major airports at 10% through daytime hours.…
Will International Arrivals See Longer Wait Times After the Shutdown?
Shutdown-driven TSA and controller pay delays have pushed callout rates up, causing up to three-hour waits at international…
Are EB-2 and EB-3 Priority Dates Safe During a Government Shutdown?
During a shutdown, USCIS continues fee-funded filings (I-140, I-485 if current) while DOL halts PERM and wage requests.…
Shutdown Effects on USCIS Premium Processing Timelines for H-1B/L-1
USCIS maintains Premium Processing during the shutdown, but new H-1B petitions needing LCAs are frozen due to DOL…
What Compensation for Shutdown Cancellations and Delays?
Federal rules mandate automatic refunds of full fares and unused add-ons for cancellations or domestic delays of three…
Are TSA PreCheck and Global Entry Delayed by the Shutdown?
The October 1, 2025 shutdown has slowed TSA PreCheck and Global Entry processing. TSA stays open but interviews…
What Happened to PERM Audits During the 2025 Government Shutdown
DOL resumed PERM processing on November 3, 2025, and issued a 33-day automatic extension for audit responses due…
Did USCIS Processing Slow During the 43-Day Shutdown Despite Fees?
The 43‑day government shutdown (Oct 1–30, 2025) slowed USCIS processing because DOL suspensions of LCAs and PERM created…
Estimating PERM Backlog Clearance After the November 2025 Shutdown
The DOL resumed FLAG operations on October 31, 2025, yet PERM processing remains backed up. Non‑audited cases average…
Is CBP Back to Normal After the Shutdown? Latest Status
During the 2025 shutdown, CBP maintained officers and essential inspections at major ports, preserving trade and travel. Administrative…
Filing I-140 After Shutdown: PERM Certified Before Oct 1, 2025
DOL restarted PERM processing October 31, 2025, enabling I-140 filings, but employers must file within 180 days of…
Key Documents to Prove H-1B Extension Delays from the 2025 Shutdown
The 2025 shutdown may excuse late H‑1B extension filings when applicants prove government inaction prevented timely LCA certification…