USCIS/DOS/CBP crisis escalation impacting H-1B and green cards
Key Questions
What is causing delays in H-1B and green card processing?
A shutdown lasting over 7 weeks since February 14 has escalated crises at USCIS, DOS, and CBP, leading to POE/TSA chaos, social screening, layoffs, ICE tax issues, stamping delays, and backlogs. Urgent actions are needed for transfers, documents, and IRS matters.
What is H.R. 7147 and how does it relate?
H.R. 7147, the Homeland Security Appropriations Act, aims to provide funding through September 2026 to address border and security issues. This could help mitigate ongoing disruptions impacting H-1B and green cards.
Are there any exemptions for H-1B visa stamping?
Canada stamping is exempt from current delays. Expect processes, documents, and challenges for H-1B visa stamping in 2026 amid persistent backlogs.
Shutdown >7wks Feb14+; H.R.7147 eyes funding thru Sep2026. POE/TSA chaos/social screening/layoffs/ICE tax/stamping delays/backlogs persist; transfers/docs/IRS urgent, Canada stamping exempt.