The federal government has entered a partial government shutdown, as Congress was unable to pass a FY 2026 appropriations bill or a temporary stopgap measure to extend federal funding beyond September 30. Negotiations on the FY 2026 budget continue. The…
Should a shutdown occur on October 1, the following would be the expected impact on immigration operations, based on prior shutdowns in previous years. Department of Labor (DOL): DOL immigration functions would likely be suspended as non-essential functions. No PERM or…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing a final rule that permits USCIS employees to be classified as special agents authorized to make arrests, carry firearms, and execute search and arrest warrants, among other law enforcement activities. Previously, these functions have…