What Happens to O-1 Extension Petitions During a Federal Shutdown?
Because USCIS is fee-funded, timely-filed O-1 extension petitions generally continue processing during federal shutdowns, allowing beneficiaries to keep…
E-3 Status Extensions and Government Shutdown: Can Beneficiaries Work?
A shutdown halts DOL LCA certifications, preventing many new E-3 filings; USCIS stays open and processes cases not…
NIW EB-2 Petitions Continue to Process During Federal Shutdowns
USCIS, funded mainly by filing fees, continues processing EB-2 NIW petitions as of October 1, 2025, during a…
L-1 to H-1B Change of Status Pending During a Shutdown: What Happens
During a shutdown, USCIS usually keeps adjudicating L-1 to H-1B petitions filed with certified LCAs, but the DOL…
Can Religious Organizations File R-1 Petitions During a Shutdown?
USCIS continues fee-funded processing during the October 1, 2025 shutdown, so R-1 petitions (Form I-129) remain accepted. E‑Verify…
N-400 During a Shutdown: Do Interviews and Oath Ceremonies Continue?
Because USCIS is mainly fee-funded, naturalization steps (N-400 interviews, biometrics, and oath ceremonies) will generally continue during the…
Can O-3 Dependents File for Status or Visa Stamps During Shutdown?
O-3 dependents can usually continue consular visa stamping and file USCIS extensions during a partial shutdown, but expect…
F-2 Dependent Visas and Status Changes During a Federal Shutdown
USCIS typically continues processing I-539 filings during shutdowns, so F-2 dependents in the U.S. can maintain status by…
What Happens to B-1/B-2 Visa Stamp Appointments in a Shutdown?
B-1/B-2 visa appointments usually proceed during a U.S. government shutdown because consular operations are fee-funded. Prolonged shutdowns that…
Can B-1/B-2 Extensions Be Filed (I-539) During a Shutdown?
USCIS generally continues processing fee-funded Form I-539 filings for B-1/B-2 extensions during a shutdown. File before your I-94…
Just a Proud Moment: 73 New Citizens Sworn In Concord, NH
Seventy-three people from 35 countries were naturalized on June 5, 2025, at the Warren Rudman U.S. Courthouse in…
Study Finds One-Third Pass Citizenship Exam, Spurring Education Reform
Only 36% of Americans pass a civics test modeled on the naturalization exam; 19% under 45 pass. USCIS…
Trump’s Welcome Message Falls Short, Emphasizes Duties Over Celebration
The June 2025 Trump video shown at naturalization ceremonies reframes citizenship toward duties and cultural preservation, diverging from…
Trump Sued Over Orwellian National Citizenship Database
Advocates sued to block a proposed national citizenship database centralizing Social Security and immigration data, warning it could…