Citizenship
Naturalization timelines, civics test preparation, dual citizenship rules, and citizenship-by-investment programs worldwide. Covers N-400 processing, oath ceremonies, and denaturalization risks.
Can T Visa Applications Be Filed During a Government Shutdown?
Because USCIS is fee-funded, T visa filings and adjudications generally continue during government shutdowns. DOL pauses and consular slowdowns may cause peripheral delays, but domestic USCIS processing remains active. Applicants…
SEVP and SEVIS Operational During Shutdown: Can DSOs Issue I-20s?
During the October 1, 2025 partial shutdown, fee-funded SEVP and SEVIS stayed operational, so DSOs can issue and…
What Happens to I-485 Interview Appointments During a Federal Shutdown
Because USCIS is fee-funded, most I-485 interviews continue during government shutdowns. Attend your scheduled interview unless you receive…
Are F-1 CPT Approvals by DSOs Affected by a Government Shutdown?
CPT is authorized by a school DSO and remains valid during a government shutdown; students with DSO-issued CPT…
H-1B Premium Processing in a Government Shutdown: 15-Day Decision?
USCIS is accepting the $2,805 premium processing fee and promises 15-day adjudication for eligible H-1B filings after receipt…
Can I Enter the U.S. on a K-1 Visa During a Government Shutdown?
A government shutdown does not by itself block entry for someone with a valid K-1 visa; CBP ports…
What Happens to H-1B Cap-Exempt Petitions During a Government Shutdown
During a federal shutdown USCIS continues H-1B processing, but the Department of Labor pauses LCA certification. New cap-exempt…
Can U.S. Citizens File I-129F for K-1 During a Shutdown?
USCIS will accept I-129F petitions during the October 1, 2025 shutdown due to fee-based funding. The main risk…
Are I-131 Advance Parole Applications Processed During a Shutdown?
USCIS remains open in October 2025 and continues adjudicating Form I-131 Advance Parole because it is fee-funded. Median…
TN Status Extensions by Mail During Shutdown: Will They Be Accepted?
USCIS will keep receiving and adjudicating TN extension mail filings during a federal shutdown, though decisions may slow…