Immigration Impacts During a Government Shutdown

During a government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Labor will cease all immigration-related functions, including processing Labor Condition Applications and PERM applications. The E-Verify system will be taken offline during a government shutdown, preventing employers from initiating or managing cases. A government shutdown impacts agencies involved in immigration functions as follows:U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): USCIS’s operations are primarily funded by filing fees rather than government funding. E-Verify: During a government shutdown, the E-Verify system will be taken temporarily offline.