Government shut down
Sep 24th 2013, 4:04 pm
#1
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Government shut down
Hello,
Just wondering if anyone had any knowledge of how the potential government shut down at the end of the month could affect processing times for immigration cases? I have an AOS pending, also still waiting for my EAD and AP, and wasn't sure if it could all be delayed if the government does shut down. Would the immigration offices be affected? Thanks in advance for any input!
Just wondering if anyone had any knowledge of how the potential government shut down at the end of the month could affect processing times for immigration cases? I have an AOS pending, also still waiting for my EAD and AP, and wasn't sure if it could all be delayed if the government does shut down. Would the immigration offices be affected? Thanks in advance for any input!
Sep 24th 2013, 4:32 pm
#2
Mouthy Yank
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Re: Government shut down
Don't borrow trouble.
Honestly, just don't. Nobody really knows how things are going to shake out until they do.
Honestly, just don't. Nobody really knows how things are going to shake out until they do.
Sep 24th 2013, 4:34 pm
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Re: Government shut down
I'll try not to think about it 
Was just curious
Was just curious
Sep 24th 2013, 5:03 pm
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Re: Government shut down
Notionally, immigration services are funded by the application fees, not by US taxpayers.
Regards, JEff
Regards, JEff
Hello,
Just wondering if anyone had any knowledge of how the potential government shut down at the end of the month could affect processing times for immigration cases? I have an AOS pending, also still waiting for my EAD and AP, and wasn't sure if it could all be delayed if the government does shut down. Would the immigration offices be affected? Thanks in advance for any input!
Just wondering if anyone had any knowledge of how the potential government shut down at the end of the month could affect processing times for immigration cases? I have an AOS pending, also still waiting for my EAD and AP, and wasn't sure if it could all be delayed if the government does shut down. Would the immigration offices be affected? Thanks in advance for any input!
Sep 24th 2013, 5:42 pm
#5
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Re: Government shut down
As noted above though, there is no point worrying about it.
Sep 24th 2013, 6:18 pm
#6
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Re: Government shut down
There won't be a shut down, so I wouldn't worry about it.
Sep 24th 2013, 6:30 pm
#7
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Re: Government shut down
I went through the 94 & 95 shutdowns. Yes, the Immigration Agencies were affected.
Sep 24th 2013, 6:49 pm
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Re: Government shut down
Thanks for the replies, I suppose I should just be patient and see what happens!
Oct 2nd 2013, 9:36 pm
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Re: Government shut down
It doesn't look like the government shutdown is affecting USCIS: http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...vices-affected
It says green card card applications will continue to be processed, which I'm happy to hear as I have the first part (I 140) in for mine!
It says green card card applications will continue to be processed, which I'm happy to hear as I have the first part (I 140) in for mine!
Oct 2nd 2013, 9:49 pm
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Re: Government shut down
Depends where you are in the process. USCIS says they are not affected per their website. However, DOL is per theirs. If you've already submitted to USCIS the indications are that your case will progress at the same pace as before.
Oct 3rd 2013, 2:13 pm
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Re: Government shut down
A pal of mine on an I-130, his sponsor filed Oct. 2012, the processing time then was around 14 months, now it has increased to 20.8 months.
Oct 3rd 2013, 5:06 pm
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Re: Government shut down
There's no such thing as "on an I-130". What do you really mean?
Filed what on Oct. 2012?
Regards, JEff
Regards, JEff
Oct 3rd 2013, 5:18 pm
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Re: Government shut down
Well, our Son got confirmation yesterday that his AOS package has been accepted for processing so it seems the Government shut down hasn't affected the Visa/immigration services!
Oct 3rd 2013, 7:52 pm
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Re: Government shut down
Really? Wow that's news to me.
It hasn't been mentioned every second of every newscast every day since.
That statement is gobbledygook.
It hasn't been mentioned every second of every newscast every day since.
A pal of mine on an I-130, his sponsor filed Oct. 2012, the processing time then was around 14 months, now it has increased to 20.8 months