Goverment shutdown = All inmigration services in stand by?!

[sonia_sofia 0]

My friend who works in the goverment told me that is more likely that the goverment shutdown happens on April 8, if so inmigration offices would stop working and my citizenship that is in process right now would be in stand by! and other services including passport aplications! Does anybody else know more about this???

[patient2010 93]

not really sure of the details but they have been talking about this for months

[ldobson 2]

I wouldnt worry about that, congress have extended the deadline for a new budget a few times already. I dont think its likely there will be a government shutdown.

[rodceasar 34]

If it does go into effect, yes, everything will stop including USIC/NVC offices except for active military personnel, etc.!

[kikip 12]

does anyone know if this applies to embassies as well?

[sonia_sofia 0]

That would be unfair for all of us! Let's hope it doesn't happen!

[AlmaD 2]

Hi there,

I have been reading many articles about the impact of a Government Shutdown and how it can affect USCIS and looks like it will have little impact if any, according to the following statement:

" USCIS has announced that, because it is funded by filing fees, it should remain open during a government shutdown. The operations of the four Service Centers should remain largely unaffected. Local USCIS District Offices should also remain open".

[Ironman140 45]

Hi there,

I have been reading many articles about the impact of a Government Shutdown and how it can affect USCIS and looks like it will have little impact if any, according to the following statement:

If the Goverment shuts down good they are spending way to much ......, but it is good to hear it won't affect Visas ;-)

" USCIS has announced that, because it is funded by filing fees, it should remain open during a government shutdown. The operations of the four Service Centers should remain largely unaffected. Local USCIS District Offices should also remain open".

[NickD 203]

Was always under the impression the USCIS is a self-supporting agency, their fees kind of reflect that.

[AlmaD 2]

That's my impression too

Was always under the impression the USCIS is a self-supporting agency, their fees kind of reflect that.

[Basab 1]

Was always under the impression the USCIS is a self-supporting agency, their fees kind of reflect that.

What about the FBI fingerprint and background check on which USCIS depends. I don't see this thing having zero effect either.

[Sergi9 110]

What about the FBI fingerprint and background check on which USCIS depends. I don't see this thing having zero effect either.

Wow, never imagined the FBI would shut down.. you think they will just send CBP home too and everyone at the border including the terrorists will just come and go as they please till they sort it?

[ldobson 2]

Wow, never imagined the FBI would shut down.. you think they will just send CBP home too and everyone at the border including the terrorists will just come and go as they please till they sort it?

Every Federal Agency has its own Shutdown Procedure, Essential personnel are excluded from any shutdown.

[Casprd 167]

If it does go into effect, yes, everything will stop including USIC/NVC offices except for active military personnel, etc.!

Actually that isn't true. There are already measures in place to keep "essential services" in place. Things like medicare, social security pension and other social programs will continue to run. The diplomatic service and foreign consulates will also continue to operate as normal.

[Casprd 167]

does anyone know if this applies to embassies as well?

It doesn't applly to foreign consulates and embasies.