Visa
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Traveling on a Valid Visa During a Government Shutdown: Re-entry Tips
During a shutdown, valid U.S. visas generally allow re-entry because CBP remains operational and issues I-94 admission records. However, new visa issuance can be delayed if consular services scale back,…
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…
TN Visa at Canadian Border During Shutdown: Are Officers Processing?
After the October 1, 2025 shutdown, CBP continues essential operations so TN processing at ports generally proceeds. Canadians…
Will My U.S. Citizenship Ceremony Be Postponed During a Government Shutdown?
USCIS generally continues naturalization ceremonies during shutdowns because it is fee-funded, but local building closures or staffing cuts…
EOIR Hearings and Government Shutdowns: Detained vs Non-Detained
The October 1, 2025 shutdown led EOIR to continue detained hearings while pausing most non-detained calendars. Expect rescheduling,…
Can I File H-1B or L-1 Extensions During a US Shutdown?
USCIS operations continue during the 2025 shutdown, allowing H-1B/L-1 and other filings; DOL processes like LCAs and PERM…
Does the U.S. State Department Still Process Visas During a Shutdown?
On Oct 1, 2025, the State Department said visa processing generally continues during the shutdown because fees fund…
Can I File Form I-589 During Government Shutdown? USCIS Offices Open
USCIS remains open during the October 1, 2025 shutdown: file Form I-589, attend biometrics and interviews, and protect…
Will My I-485 Interview Be Cancelled During a Government Shutdown?
A possible October 1, 2025 government shutdown is unlikely to halt USCIS core work. Most I-485 interviews should…
Are USCIS RFEs Still Accepted During a Federal Shutdown?
Because USCIS is fee-funded, it continues to accept and review RFE responses during a government shutdown, but processing…