October 2025 Government Shutdown Ends

Key Point  

• The U.S. government has reopened after a 43-day shutdown, allowing immigration-related services to resume 

Fall 2025 Government Shutdown  

The U.S. government has officially reopened following a 43-day lapse in funding that began on October 1, 2025. The reopening restores operations across immigration-related agencies. This development reactivates several programs that were paused or limited during the shutdown. 

For detailed information on how government shutdowns impact immigration functions, read our insight U.S. Government Shutdown Impact to Key Immigration Services. 

While core immigration services, such as USCIS, continued to operate due to fee-based funding throughout the shutdown, adjacent programs—including E-Verify, Social Security card issuance, and certain Department of Labor functions—experienced temporary disruptions. With funding reinstated, these services are resuming activity, though some may face processing backlogs as agencies work through accumulated demand. 

Looking Ahead  

Employers may begin to see movement on previously delayed onboarding steps, labor certifications, and compliance checks. However, current government funding is set to expire on January 30, 2026, and without a new budget agreement, future shutdowns remain possible.  

Envoy Global will continue tracking agency updates and operational timelines as services normalize. For information on FLAG and recent PERM-related updates, visit our resource 2025 DOL PERM & Prevailing Wage Processing Updates. 

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