US Government Shutdown 2025: Impact on Visa Processing and Immigration Services

Oct 01, 2025 09:35 pm CST

The 2025 US government shutdown has created uncertainty around visa and immigration services. While the US Embassy confirms passport and visa services will continue "as situation permits," historical patterns suggest processing delays. With approximately 750,000 federal workers furloughed and President Trump warning of "irreversible" measures, immigration enforcement remains active while other federal services face significant disruption.