Government Shutdown Would Halt Some Immigration Services

The federal government will enter a partial government shutdown at midnight Oct. 1 if Congress cannot agree on an appropriations bill or short-term spending measure. While many immigration services are funded by filing fees and may not be directly affected, some would come to a halt, including immigration functions at the Department of Labor.

‌Key Points:

• Department of Labor: In the event of a government shutdown, the DOL would suspend operation of its immigration functions. The department's Office of Foreign Labor Certification would stop accepting and processing immigration-related applications, including PERM applications, labor condition applications, applications for prevailing wage determinations and temporary employment certifications.