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EAD Expiring During a Shutdown: Renewal Pending, What Then?
A 2024 USCIS rule allows up to a 540-day automatic extension of work authorization for timely-filed EAD renewals filed Oct…
Can B-1/B-2 Visas Be Used by Foreign Nationals During a Shutdown?
B-1/B-2 visa processing largely continues during the October 2025 shutdown because consular work is fee-funded. Applicants should complete DS-160, pay…
Is Your I-539 for B-2 Pending During a Shutdown Keeping Status?
If you filed I-539 before your I-94 expired, you generally remain in lawful B-2 status while USCIS processes the extension,…
Can K-2 Children Attend Visa Interviews During a Government Shutdown?
K-2 visa interviews usually proceed during government shutdowns because consular services are fee-funded. Each child needs a DS-160 and separate…
J-1 Waivers During a Government Shutdown: IGA, Hardship, No Objection
USCIS will keep processing fee-funded I-612 J-1 waiver applications during a funding lapse, but delays may occur when DOS or…
Can Family-Based Green Card Interviews Occur During a Shutdown?
A shutdown on October 1, 2025 could delay or cancel family-based green card consular interviews. More applicants need in-person interviews…
H-1B Transfer Pending After Termination During Government Shutdown
An H-1B worker laid off has a 60-day discretionary grace period to remain lawfully in the U.S., but cannot work…
Are U Visa EADs Processed and Issued During Government Shutdowns?
USCIS continues processing U Visa EADs during shutdowns because it’s fee-funded, though prolonged closures may slow timelines. E-Verify may be…