Visa Verge
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…
Can I File EAD Renewal or Initial Application During a Shutdown?
USCIS typically stays open during a shutdown because it is fee-funded; file Form I-765 on time. Many renewals…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Family Says Broadview Detainee Was Deported; No Confirmation Yet
Families report a recent deportation from Broadview, yet ICE had not confirmed the specific case by Sept 30,…
OKC FAA Trainees Face Furlough if Government Shuts Down
A shutdown starting October 1, 2025 would furlough about 500 FAA Academy trainees in Oklahoma City, pause training…
DOJ Sues LA County Sheriff Over Unreasonable Concealed Carry Delays
The DOJ sued the L.A. County Sheriff on Sept. 30, 2025, alleging excessive delays in concealed carry processing…
Turkish Airlines Expands Istanbul–St. Petersburg Flights in Dec 2025
Starting December 8, 2025, Turkish Airlines boosts Istanbul–St. Petersburg flights from 21 to 25 weekly using Airbus A321s;…