H-4 EAD Pending 12 Months: Shutdown Adjudication and Delays
As of October 2025, USCIS keeps processing H-4 EAD applications during a shutdown because it’s fee-funded. DOL pauses…
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Are VAWA-Based EADs Processed During Federal Government Shutdowns?
USCIS, funded mainly by fees, continues adjudicating VAWA I-360 petitions and I-765 C31 EADs via the Vermont Service…
Shutdown Impact on T Visa Derivative Petitions: USCIS Continues
USCIS continues processing T visa derivative petitions during a federal shutdown because it is fee‑funded. Form I‑914, Supplement…
E-Verify Offline During Shutdown: Employers Must Complete I-9
USCIS suspended E-Verify nationwide on October 1, 2025, at about 11:45 a.m. Employers must still complete Form I-9s,…
Can Employers File New H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions During a Shutdown?
During a government shutdown, the DOL stops LCA certification via FLAG, blocking H‑1B, H‑1B1, and E‑3 petition filings.…
Can L-1A/L-1B Petitions Be Filed During a Government Shutdown?
Because USCIS is fee-funded, L-1A and L-1B petitions are processed during government shutdowns. They avoid DOL LCAs that…
Automatic Visa Revalidation During a US Government Shutdown: Key Facts
During a federal shutdown, automatic visa revalidation still allows eligible travelers to re-enter the U.S. after trips under…
What Happens to U Visa Derivative Applications During Federal Shutdown
U Visa petitions and derivative filings generally continue during federal shutdowns because USCIS operates on fees. Form I-918…
Will My Pending I-485 Continue During a Federal Shutdown?
Because USCIS is largely fee-funded, pending Form I-485 applications continue to be processed during a government shutdown. Premium…