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Administrative Processing Delays During a Government Shutdown: What to Expect
The October 1, 2025 shutdown curtailed interagency systems and staff, lengthening administrative processing for consular visas. With 3.4 million pending…
How Long Will Embassy Visa Backlogs Clear After November 2025 Shutdown
The November 2025 shutdown created a layered global backlog of visa appointments requiring several weeks to months to clear. DOL…
Expected H-1B Stamping Delays at U.S. Consulates After 2025 Shutdown
Shutdown-related DOL delays and consular staffing constraints slowed H-1B stamping despite open posts. Expect reduced appointment availability, longer waits, and…
H-1B Extensions After LCA Expiration During a Government Shutdown
The government shutdown beginning October 1, 2025, froze the DOL FLAG system, preventing LCA certifications and halting H-1B filings. USCIS…
Can I File H-1B Transfer Immediately After LCA Certification?
The DOL resumed LCA processing October 31, 2025, reopening FLAG and enabling employers to file LCAs and immediately submit H-1B…
Are U.S. Consulates Abroad Operating Normally for Visas and Passports?
Consular visa and passport services continue during the 2025 shutdown due to fee funding, but expect longer waits, reduced appointments,…
Is My H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 Pending After Shutdown? Updated Timelines
FLAG resumed in late October 2025, allowing new LCAs and case tracking. LCAs pending during the shutdown remain delayed, affecting…
Shutdown Effects on Visa and Passport Processing Times and Recovery
Fee-funded passport and visa services are still operating during the shutdown; routine passport processing is 4–6 weeks. DOL suspensions of…