Can You File Standalone I-765 for Asylum or TPS During a Shutdown?
USCIS continues processing fee-funded I-765 filings during a shutdown, allowing asylum (c)(8) and TPS applicants to apply or…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
Can F-1 Reinstatement Be Filed During a Government Shutdown?
With a possible government shutdown as of October 1, 2025, USCIS usually continues fee-funded I-539 processing, but expect…
K-1 Fiancé(e)s: File I-485 and Work Authorization During Shutdown?
Despite the October 1, 2025 shutdown, USCIS remains open because of fee funding. K-1 spouses marrying within 90…
Biometric Appointments at USCIS ASCs During a Shutdown: What to Expect
Because USCIS operates mainly on filing fees, ASCs have kept taking biometrics during funding lapses. As of October…
Are USCIS Biometrics Appointments Cancelled or Rescheduled?
USCIS biometrics appointments generally continue during shutdowns; closed ASCs trigger automatic rescheduling with mailed notices. Request changes for…
Can Religious Organizations File R-1 Petitions During a Shutdown?
USCIS continues fee-funded processing during the October 1, 2025 shutdown, so R-1 petitions (Form I-129) remain accepted. E‑Verify…
N-400 During a Shutdown: Do Interviews and Oath Ceremonies Continue?
Because USCIS is mainly fee-funded, naturalization steps (N-400 interviews, biometrics, and oath ceremonies) will generally continue during the…
Can O-3 Dependents File for Status or Visa Stamps During Shutdown?
O-3 dependents can usually continue consular visa stamping and file USCIS extensions during a partial shutdown, but expect…
F-2 Dependent Visas and Status Changes During a Federal Shutdown
USCIS typically continues processing I-539 filings during shutdowns, so F-2 dependents in the U.S. can maintain status by…