Can government shut down affects uscis?

[bethzly]

Good day/! Now that there is a government shutdown, will it affect USCIS applications? I sent my aos 3 weeks ago and they haven't cashed my checks yet.

[newacct]

Good day/! Now that there is a government shutdown, will it affect USCIS applications? I sent my aos 3 weeks ago and they haven't cashed my checks yet.

Most USCIS operations are unaffected, including processing of most types of applications.

[JunkMart]

Lockbox Affected

Good day/! Now that there is a government shutdown, will it affect USCIS applications? I sent my aos 3 weeks ago and they haven't cashed my checks yet.

From what I understand, USCIS is not affected by the shutdown because they are self-funded through the large fees we pay. However, the lockbox facility that receives the applications initially is a private government contractor, and they are affected by the shutdown. If you submitted to a lockbox address, your applications and checks may be sitting there waiting to be opened.

[Test110]

From what I understand, USCIS is not affected by the shutdown because they are self-funded through the large fees we pay. However, the lockbox facility that receives the applications initially is a private government contractor, and they are affected by the shutdown. If you submitted to a lockbox address, your applications and checks may be sitting there waiting to be opened.

Effectively this would lead to a freeze if shutdown lasts long enough and USCIS own funds are depleted, so I hope they have a nice safety cushion.

[bethzly]

Thank you

Thank you