Will U.S. Embassy in India Expand Visa Slots to Clear Backlogs?
To address visa backlogs, the U.S. Embassy in India added 250,000 appointments in 2024 and plans one million…
Articles by Shashank Singh
Are Government Shutdown Cancellations Eligible for Airline Refunds?
DOT mandates cash refunds for canceled flights, even during government shutdowns. Credit-card refunds must arrive within 7 business…
What International Students Should Do If OPT Is Delayed by a Shutdown
Shutdown-related slowdowns are delaying physical EAD and SSN cards after online OPT approvals, pushing back F‑1 students’ start…
No Formal I-485 Grace Period Extension Amid 2025 Shutdown, USCIS Says
USCIS did not extend I-485 filing deadlines for the 2025 shutdown; it will use existing discretion on a…
When Will DOL Resume LCA Processing for H-1B Visas After Shutdown
On October 31, 2025 the DOL restored FLAG and resumed LCAs for H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 after a…
Proving Extraordinary Circumstances for Late H-1B Extension: Shutdown
USCIS can excuse late H‑1B extensions if a shutdown directly caused LCA filing delays and the filer provides…
What Happens to BALCA Appeals Paused by the 43-Day Shutdown?
BALCA paused appeals for 43 days during the 2025 shutdown; OFLC extended its processing but BALCA deadlines remained…
How the 43-Day Shutdown Affects PERM Timelines in 2026
The 43-day shutdown stopped PERM processing and resumed Oct 31, 2025, creating a backlog. Prevailing wages may take…
End of Shutdown: Refugee Admissions Not Fully Restarted; Next Steps
The January 2025 executive order paused USRAP on January 27, blocking most refugee admissions. A mid-2025 injunction allows…
Post-Shutdown E-Verify: Three-Day Rule Restored With Grace Period
E-Verify has resumed nationwide; employers must file cases for hires made during the outage by October 14, 2025,…