Are VAWA-Based EADs Processed During Federal Government Shutdowns?
USCIS, funded mainly by fees, continues adjudicating VAWA I-360 petitions and I-765 C31 EADs via the Vermont Service…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
What Employers Should Do If E-Verify Is Unavailable During a Shutdown
E-Verify is suspended due to a government shutdown. Employers must still complete Form I-9 for all new hires…
Can TD Dependents Enter or Extend Status During a Government Shutdown?
During a shutdown, TD spouses and children can still travel, re-enter, and file Form I-539 because CBP and…
Automatic Visa Revalidation During a US Government Shutdown: Key Facts
During a federal shutdown, automatic visa revalidation still allows eligible travelers to re-enter the U.S. after trips under…
What Happens to R-1 Extension Petitions in a Federal Shutdown?
A federal shutdown halts DOL LCA processing and the FLAG portal, stalling R-1 extensions that need new certifications.…
R-2 Dependent Applications Continue Processing Even During Shutdowns
Most immigration benefits continue even when Washington closes its doors. That includes R-2 applications—the dependent visas for spouses…
Are USCIS Fees Processed During Government Shutdowns? Fee-Funded
Because USCIS is about 96% fee-funded, it continues core processing—accepting filings, taking fees, scheduling biometrics and interviews—during government…
Are O-2 Support Staff Petitions Processed During Government Shutdown?
Despite the October 1, 2025 government shutdown, USCIS continues processing O-1 and O-2 petitions because it is fee-funded.…
Are E-2C CNMI-Only Investor Applications Processed During Shutdown?
USCIS remains open for fee-funded E-2C CNMI-Only filings as of October 1, 2025; file Form I-129 with Supplement…