Global Mobility & Immigration Law

Government Shutdown: How Are You Affected?

Contact: Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC (Washington, USA)

USCIS: All offices are open and clients are asked to show up for all appointments at USCIS. Applications which are filed will continue to be processed.

Department of Labor: The DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has confirmed that due to the government shutdown, it is neither accepting nor processing any applications or related materials it receives, including Labor Condition Applications (LCAs).

Department of State: The State Department will continue processing foreign applications for visas and US applications for passports, since fees are collected to finance those services. Embassies and consulates overseas will continue to provide services to American citizens.

E-Verify: E-Verify is currently unavailable due to the government shutdown. While E-Verify is unavailable, you will not be able to access your E-Verify account. As a result, you will be unable to enroll a company or verify employees. We will continue to monitor the situation. Feel free to call if you have questions.

 

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