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…
Pending PERM Certifications During a Government Shutdown
During a shutdown OFLC halts PERM processing, freezes prevailing wage determinations, and deactivates the FLAG system, blocking new…
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…
Will My Immigrant Visa Interview Be Canceled or Proceed?
After the October 1, 2025 shutdown, most immigrant visa interviews should proceed where posts have staff and fee…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…