What Employers Should Do About I-9/E-Verify Delays During Shutdown
E‑Verify was offline during the October 2025 shutdown but I‑9 rules still applied. Employers must submit delayed E‑Verify…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
Should I Reschedule My Visa Interview During the Shutdown?
Embassies say confirmed visa interviews before or during a shutdown remain valid unless officially canceled. Avoid rescheduling based…
Administrative Processing Delays During a Government Shutdown: What to Expect
The October 1, 2025 shutdown curtailed interagency systems and staff, lengthening administrative processing for consular visas. With 3.4…
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…
Are There Penalties for Missed E-Verify Deadlines During the Shutdown?
During the October 1–7, 2025 outage, DHS suspended the three-business-day E-Verify rule and allowed catch-up until October 14,…
Delays in Green Card Interviews and Naturalization After Shutdown
USCIS remains operational after the October 1, 2025 shutdown, but Green Card interviews are delayed and naturalization ceremonies…
Post-Shutdown Onboarding and E-Verify: Timelines Through Oct 14, 2025
Following a 43-day E-Verify outage in 2025, employers must submit E-Verify cases for hires during the shutdown by…
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…