Is CBP Back to Normal After the Shutdown? Latest Status
During the 2025 shutdown, CBP maintained officers and essential inspections at major ports, preserving trade and travel. Administrative…
Articles by Robert Pyne
Filing I-140 After Shutdown: PERM Certified Before Oct 1, 2025
DOL restarted PERM processing October 31, 2025, enabling I-140 filings, but employers must file within 180 days of…
Key Documents to Prove H-1B Extension Delays from the 2025 Shutdown
The 2025 shutdown may excuse late H‑1B extension filings when applicants prove government inaction prevented timely LCA certification…
USCIS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions for Delays After Oct 30, 2025
Effective October 30, 2025 USCIS ended automatic 540-day EAD extensions for most categories. Renewals filed on or after…
Airline Crew Schedules Amid Post-Shutdown Demand: What Has Changed
A federal shutdown cut schedules 10% at 40 major airports, disrupting crew positioning and causing cascading delays. As…
Are TSA Wait Times Shorter After the Shutdown? Not Yet
After the shutdown, TSA wait times are still high and inconsistent; Houston posted a 180-minute estimate on Nov.…
Did shutdown changes impact naturalization, green cards, and refugees?
In October 2025, USCIS continued fee-funded adjudications but reduced public-facing services while prioritizing security vetting. PERM paused at…
Airlines, FAA Assess End Date for Flight Cuts as Shutdown Nears
FAA enforced staggered flight cuts at 40 major airports due to controller shortages from the government shutdown. Cuts…
Frustrations rise at Atlanta airport amid cancellations and delays
The government shutdown reduced air traffic controller availability at Atlanta, causing 230+ cancellations and 500+ delays by Nov…
Singapore Launches World-First Mandatory SAF Levy for Air Travel
Singapore will charge a dedicated green fuel levy on tickets sold from April 1, 2026, for departures from…