Government shutdown and visa processing

[JaseFace727 1]

Hi all,

I apologize if this has been asked before, I didn't find a clear answer after a search.

In 9 days, the U.S. government may shut down due to the inability of Congress to get its act together and pass a budget (Surprise surprise)...

I know that USCIS remains open during a shutdown, but what about NVC? My fiancee and I sent in all the required paperwork about 2 and a half weeks ago, and received a letter from the NVC saying they are processing things in about 30 days. So if the government does shut down, does NVC stop working? I would be infuriated if it shuts down with less than a week left before the date they said they would adjudicate our documents by.

Thanks.

[nolee 7]

Hi all,

I apologize if this has been asked before, I didn't find a clear answer after a search.

In 9 days, the U.S. government may shut down due to the inability of Congress to get its act together and pass a budget (Surprise surprise)...

I know that USCIS remains open during a shutdown, but what about NVC? My fiancee and I sent in all the required paperwork about 2 and a half weeks ago, and received a letter from the NVC saying they are processing things in about 30 days. So if the government does shut down, does NVC stop working? I would be infuriated if it shuts down with less than a week left before the date they said they would adjudicate our documents by.

Thanks.

I found this article by searching google. Hoping it wont come to a shut down but if so it would only cause delays for USCIS. http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=fa96d288-4fd7-4793-926e-77d8ffe6e647

[Adil & Jeanne 296]

Immigration runs on application fees we pay and not part of US government budget. However, many of immigration offices are in Federal Buildings and if the building itself is shut down (builing locked or no security or utlities shut off) , then the people are not allowed in to work. This threat has happened many times over the budget and so far, there was a short shutdown one time and other time that i remember Congress passed emergency finds at the last minute. Most of this is Congress fighting itself to say how important they are and to influence our election process by making each other look bad.

Don't stress over this

i can't and i get a Federal pension

Basically if they keep up this BS, they will upset too many of us and we are already looking for a change.

[KierenHby 899]

IF indeed there is a govt shutdown beginning Oct 1, would it effect embassies? Are embassy visa staff "essential" government employees?

Our interview is Oct 15, and we're hoping the shenanigans in Washington don't effect overseas interviews and visa printing.

[TBoneTX 45,285]

*** Thread moved from CR-1 Process forum to the General Immigration Discussion forum. ***

[jan22 3,053]

Consular operations at the Embassies and consulates are fee-funded and will continue to operate if the government shuts down.