On November 17, the continuing resolution (CR) that was passed
by Congress at the end of September will expire and, once again,
the U.S. government will be faced with the prospect of a shutdown
starting November 18. Should the government shutdown occur, all
government personnel except those deemed essential would not be
allowed to work.
A shutdown will affect government agencies that are responsible
for immigration. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has
stated that three-fourths of DHS employees – more than
185,000 – would be required to continue working through a
shutdown, without receiving a paycheck.
Below is a summary of these potential impacts on specific
agencies:
