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Did USCIS Processing Slow During the 43-Day Shutdown Despite Fees?
The 43‑day government shutdown (Oct 1–30, 2025) slowed USCIS processing because DOL suspensions of LCAs and PERM created upstream bottlenecks.…
Estimating PERM Backlog Clearance After the November 2025 Shutdown
The DOL resumed FLAG operations on October 31, 2025, yet PERM processing remains backed up. Non‑audited cases average 15–16 months.…
Filing I-140 After Shutdown: PERM Certified Before Oct 1, 2025
DOL restarted PERM processing October 31, 2025, enabling I-140 filings, but employers must file within 180 days of PERM approval…
Special PERM Filing Window: 33-Day Grace for Shutdown Recruitments
DOL granted a 33-day automatic grace period for PERM filings disrupted by the FLAG outage from Oct 1 to Nov…
What Happens to Pending RFE Responses Due During the 2025 Shutdown
USCIS continued operations through the 2025 shutdown, so RFE deadlines generally held. Because other agencies paused, gather and document any…
USCIS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions for Delays After Oct 30, 2025
Effective October 30, 2025 USCIS ended automatic 540-day EAD extensions for most categories. Renewals filed on or after that date…
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 case-by-case basis.…
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 unchanged. A…