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Do O-1 and P-1 Petitions Still Process During a Shutdown?
USCIS and fee-funded consular services usually continue handling O-1 and P-1 petitions during a shutdown; DOL suspensions do not affect…
E-Verify Offline During Shutdown: Employers Must Complete I-9
USCIS suspended E-Verify nationwide on October 1, 2025, at about 11:45 a.m. Employers must still complete Form I-9s, can use…
E-3D Employment Authorization During Government Shutdown: What Happens
A government shutdown deactivates FLAG and stops LCA certifications, pausing E-3D work authorizations. USCIS stays open but cannot approve cases…
Can Employers File New H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions During a Shutdown?
During a government shutdown, the DOL stops LCA certification via FLAG, blocking H‑1B, H‑1B1, and E‑3 petition filings. USCIS may…
Can TD Dependents Enter or Extend Status During a Government Shutdown?
During a shutdown, TD spouses and children can still travel, re-enter, and file Form I-539 because CBP and fee-funded USCIS…
Automatic Visa Revalidation During a US Government Shutdown: Key Facts
During a federal shutdown, automatic visa revalidation still allows eligible travelers to re-enter the U.S. after trips under 30 days…
Can L-1A/L-1B Petitions Be Filed During a Government Shutdown?
Because USCIS is fee-funded, L-1A and L-1B petitions are processed during government shutdowns. They avoid DOL LCAs that stall H-1B…
What Happens to R-1 Extension Petitions in a Federal Shutdown?
A federal shutdown halts DOL LCA processing and the FLAG portal, stalling R-1 extensions that need new certifications. USCIS accepts…