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Can I-140 Be Filed During a Shutdown? USCIS EB Petitions
USCIS stays open during a shutdown and accepts I-140 petitions for EB-1/EB-2/EB-3, but DOL suspends PERM and LCA processing. EB-1…
Can We File L-1 Blanket Renewal During a Government Shutdown?
USCIS will process L-1 Blanket renewals during the October 1, 2025 shutdown because it’s fee-funded. DOL immigration services and E-Verify…
Are H-4 EAD Renewals Processed in a Federal Shutdown? Timelines
USCIS generally maintains H-4 EAD processing during shutdowns. Processing in 2025 is often 3–6 months but can extend to 4–12…
Can You Re-Enter the U.S. with Advance Parole During a Shutdown?
During a government shutdown, Advance Parole holders can request re-entry but CBP decides admission. Ports stay open, yet expect longer…
Can F-1 Students Apply for OPT or STEM OPT During a Shutdown?
USCIS remains open to OPT and STEM OPT filings during a shutdown and will issue EADs, thanks to fee-based funding.…
N-400 During a Federal Shutdown: Do Permanent Residents Qualify
USCIS remains operational during shutdowns and will accept Form N-400 filings because it is fee-funded. Core services like biometrics and…
Are L-1 Extension Petitions Processed During a Federal Shutdown?
USCIS usually continues processing L-1 extension petitions during shutdowns because it is fee-funded and L-1s don't require a DOL LCA.…
Can Employers Withdraw H-1B Petitions During a Government Shutdown?
A shutdown pauses DOL LCA certifications, blocking new H-1B filings that need an LCA, while USCIS usually continues processing filed…