Are USCIS RFEs Still Accepted During a Federal Shutdown?
Because USCIS is fee-funded, it continues to accept and review RFE responses during a government shutdown, but processing…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
Are USCIS Premium Processing Services Available During Shutdown?
Despite the October 1, 2025 shutdown, USCIS continues fee-funded services and Premium Processing is available for eligible forms…
Does the National Visa Center Keep Processing During a U.S. Government Shutdown?
The National Visa Center remains open during the 2026 shutdown due to fee funding, though consular interview delays…
Impacts of a U.S. Government Shutdown on Immigration Services
A possible shutdown on September 30, 2025 would leave USCIS fee-funded services running but halt E-Verify and could…
DHS Proposal Sets Fixed Admission Periods for F/J/I Nonimmigrants
DHS proposed replacing duration of status with fixed admission periods for F, J, and I visas, requiring Form…
What Documents Prove Your Legal Stay in the U.S. Before Departure
Bring top-tier proofs—Green Card, printed Form I-94, or Form I-797—and support items like pay stubs and lease. Avoid…
Departing USCIS: How It Affects Pending I-485 and I-140 Petitions
Departing the U.S. with a pending I-485 without approved advance parole leads USCIS to abandon and deny the…
Urgent India Travel for Pending Green Card: Use Advance Parole
Leaving the U.S. during an adjustment-of-status application without approved Advance Parole can lead to denial. File Form I-131…
Emergency Care During Insurance Gaps: Immediate Action and Enrollment
Seek emergency care immediately—call 911 or go to the nearest ER even if between plans. Pay upfront if…