Can You Re-Enter the U.S. with Advance Parole During a Shutdown?
During a government shutdown, Advance Parole holders can request re-entry but CBP decides admission. Ports stay open, yet…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
N-400 During a Federal Shutdown: Do Permanent Residents Qualify
USCIS remains operational during shutdowns and will accept Form N-400 filings because it is fee-funded. Core services like…
Are L-1 Extension Petitions Processed During a Federal Shutdown?
USCIS usually continues processing L-1 extension petitions during shutdowns because it is fee-funded and L-1s don't require a…
Can You Request Expedited Immigration During a Government Shutdown?
USCIS generally continues operations during shutdowns because it is fee-funded, and applicants may request discretionary expedite processing with…
USCIS Processing During Shutdown: Which Services Remain Available
Although a federal shutdown begins October 1, 2025, USCIS will largely keep processing applications due to fee funding.…
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;…
Can I-131 Re-Entry Permits Be Filed During a Federal Shutdown?
Because USCIS is fee-funded, Form I-131 Re-Entry Permit filings and biometrics continue during a shutdown. Applicants must file…
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…
H-4 EAD Pending 12 Months: Shutdown Adjudication and Delays
As of October 2025, USCIS keeps processing H-4 EAD applications during a shutdown because it’s fee-funded. DOL pauses…