File photoDepartment of State (DOS):US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS):Department of Labour (DOL):Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE):The shutdown of the US government has begun– there is no immediate clarity on the duration of the shutdown. ”“It is unclear how long Democrats will maintain their untenable position, making the duration of the shutdown difficult to predict. Regards, employees should report to work for their next regulatory scheduled tour of duty to undertake orderly shutdown activities. The few programs that are funded by Congress may be impacted by a government shutdown, stated AILA. Further the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) offices will remain open.