Robert Pyne
Impact of Government Shutdown on Your Approved Visa Before Start Date
A government shutdown does not void already approved visas or work authorization; employees with valid approvals can usually…
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…
K-1 Fiancé(e)s: File I-485 and Work Authorization During Shutdown?
Despite the October 1, 2025 shutdown, USCIS remains open because of fee funding. K-1 spouses marrying within 90…
E-3 Status Extensions and Government Shutdown: Can Beneficiaries Work?
A shutdown halts DOL LCA certifications, preventing many new E-3 filings; USCIS stays open and processes cases not…
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…
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 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 Premium Processing Services Available During Shutdown?
Despite the October 1, 2025 shutdown, USCIS continues fee-funded services and Premium Processing is available for eligible forms…
U.S. Visa Bond Up to $15,000 for Malawi and Zambia, Aug 2025
Starting August 20, 2025, a 12-month U.S. pilot requires refundable visa bonds for some Malawi and Zambia B-1/B-2…
US DOT Emergency Rule Tightens CDL Eligibility for Non-Citizens in SC
Effective September 30, 2025, South Carolina limits standard CDLs to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. Non-domiciled CDLs…
Lutnick Sees Significant H-1B Process Changes Before 2026
Howard Lutnick said major H-1B changes are expected before February 2026, including a $100,000 fee for new applications…
DeSantis: Florida not Portland as federal immigration funding arrives
Florida secured over $28 million from ICE and $10 million for local agencies to expand 287(g)-related enforcement, equipment,…
Protests Rally Near Burlington ICE Facility Over Immigration Detention
Burlington activists have held large rallies and weekly vigils supporting immigration detainees while Vermont renewed a state detention…
Ireland offers up to €10,000 to families who withdraw asylum claims
Ireland’s temporary reintegration allowance, announced September 29, 2025, offers up to €2,500 per person or €10,000 per family…