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Special PERM Filing Window: 33-Day Grace for Shutdown Recruitments
DOL granted a 33-day automatic grace period for PERM filings disrupted by the FLAG outage from Oct 1 to Nov…
What Happens to Pending RFE Responses Due During the 2025 Shutdown
USCIS continued operations through the 2025 shutdown, so RFE deadlines generally held. Because other agencies paused, gather and document any…
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 that date…
No Formal I-485 Grace Period Extension Amid 2025 Shutdown, USCIS Says
USCIS did not extend I-485 filing deadlines for the 2025 shutdown; it will use existing discretion on a case-by-case basis.…
What Happens to BALCA Appeals Paused by the 43-Day Shutdown?
BALCA paused appeals for 43 days during the 2025 shutdown; OFLC extended its processing but BALCA deadlines remained unchanged. A…
How the 43-Day Shutdown Affects PERM Timelines in 2026
The 43-day shutdown stopped PERM processing and resumed Oct 31, 2025, creating a backlog. Prevailing wages may take five–six months…
Automatic Rescheduling After Shutdown: Check Your Interview Date
USCIS is reassigning interview dates for appointments canceled by the shutdown and will mail official updated notices; check mail and…
Are Delays in Employment-Based Green Cards Likely to Continue?
Employers and foreign workers are bracing for longer waits on employment-based green cards after a federal shutdown halted labor certifications…