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L-1 Blanket Approvals and Consular Appointments During a Shutdown
USCIS will likely keep processing L-1 Blanket Petitions during a shutdown because it’s fee-funded, but expect slower timelines. DOL pauses…
Will Advance Parole and Re-Entry Permits Be Processed During Shutdown?
USCIS will continue processing Form I-131 (Advance Parole and Re-Entry Permits) during a funding lapse because it is fee-funded. Applicants…
Can I Work If My H-4 EAD Expires During a Shutdown?
If an H-4 EAD expires during a shutdown, you can only keep working under a 180-day automatic extension if you…
H-1B 240-Day Rule and Shutdown: Can I Work If My I-94 Expires?
USCIS continues adjudicating fee-funded H-1B extension petitions during a shutdown, preserving the 240-day rule for timely-filed cases. DOL halts LCA…
Are Pending I-539 Status Changes Processed During a Federal Shutdown?
Because USCIS is fee-funded, Form I-539 filings generally continue during federal shutdowns: new and pending cases are processed, though E-Verify…
Can I File Form I-130 During a Government Shutdown? USCIS Continues
During the October 1, 2025 shutdown, USCIS continues fee-funded I-130 processing, while E-Verify and DOL functions (PERM, LCAs) pause. File…
F-1 Visa Appointments in a Shutdown and Spring Return Guidance
A government shutdown usually doesn’t halt F-1 visa processing because it’s fee-funded, but expect delays, fewer slots, and possible reduced…
E-2 Spouses: No EAD During Shutdown; I-94 E-2S Authorization
If an E-2 spouse’s I-94 shows “E-2S,” they are authorized to work incident to status and generally do not need…