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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is exempting the biometric services fee for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status.
As the potential for a shutdown on October 1, 2023, looms, historical operations during past shutdowns can provide insight. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published guidance in 2022, outlining what functions continue during a funding lapse. While the information is hardly comprehensive, it provides a glimpse into the orderly shutdown process.