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USCIS Processing During Shutdown: Which Services Remain Available
Although a federal shutdown begins October 1, 2025, USCIS will largely keep processing applications due to fee funding. Biometrics, interviews,…
I-693 Processing During Shutdown: USCIS Accepts with I-485
USCIS remains operational during shutdowns and will accept and process sealed Form I-693 medicals. Exams signed on/after Nov 1, 2023…
Can Employers File H-1B Petitions and LCA During a Shutdown?
When the Department of Labor shuts down, OFLC stops certifying LCAs and disables FLAG, preventing new H-1B filings that require…
Will My Visa Appointment Be Cancelled During a U.S. Government Shutdown?
Consular operations continue in many locations during the shutdown because of user‑fee funding, but service levels vary. Appointments typically proceed…
Do O-1 and P-1 Petitions Still Process During a Shutdown?
USCIS and fee-funded consular services usually continue handling O-1 and P-1 petitions during a shutdown; DOL suspensions do not affect…
E-Verify Offline During Shutdown: Employers Must Complete I-9
USCIS suspended E-Verify nationwide on October 1, 2025, at about 11:45 a.m. Employers must still complete Form I-9s, can use…
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 30 days…
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 shutdowns. Filings…