{"id":1302222,"date":"2025-11-05T07:40:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T02:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1302222"},"modified":"2025-11-05T07:41:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T02:11:18","slug":"us-govt-restarts-h1b-visa-processing-after-30-day-delay-due-to-shutdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/us-govt-restarts-h1b-visa-processing-after-30-day-delay-due-to-shutdown\/","title":{"rendered":"US Govt Restarts H1B Visa Processing After 30-Day Delay Due To Shutdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The US Department of Labor (DOL) has restarted processing applications for temporary and permanent work programmes after a month-long halt triggered by a federal funding lapse. Beginning around September 30, the outage paused crucial services relied on by employers hiring foreign talent, affecting tech, healthcare, finance, and research sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-9-6-2.jpg\" alt=\"US Govt Restarts H1B Visa Processing After 30-Day Delay Due To Shutdown\" class=\"wp-image-1302226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-9-6-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-9-6-2-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-9-6-2-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This development brings major relief to thousands of skilled workers\u2014especially Indian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/world\/us-news\/story\/us-department-of-labor-restarts-h1b-perm-application-processing-green-card-holders-government-shutdown-indians-in-america-2812780-2025-11-03\">professionals<\/a>\u2014who dominate the H-1B talent pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Systems Back Online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a notice accessed by <strong>India Today<\/strong>, the DOL confirmed that the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) systems are fully functional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The OFLC\u2019s Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) portal is now active again, allowing employers to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File new Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for H-1B visas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track pending applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) labor certification cases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resume prevailing wage requests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These processes form the backbone of the US employment-based immigration system, ensuring foreign hiring does not adversely affect American worker wages and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Caused The Disruption?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The shutdown arose due to a federal funding lapse linked to a broader government shutdown. Although the official DOL notice did not cite the cause, media reports pointed to expired funding. The outage suspended application submissions and responses, straining businesses and international workers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the downtime, employers were unable to file or update applications\u2014worsening existing delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backlog Means Slower Processing Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While services have resumed, the DOL has warned applicants to expect slower processing times. A significant backlog has piled up, with some PERM applications filed as early as March 2024 still unresolved as of July 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DOL noted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cStakeholders may experience longer-than-normal processing and response times\u2026 We apologise for any inconvenience.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This backlog increases anxiety among foreign workers navigating visa expiration risks and legal status uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Big Relief For Indian Workers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian nationals\u2014who represent nearly 70% of H-1B visa recipients\u2014stand to benefit significantly from the restart. With tech-driven US firms heavily dependent on Indian talent, the reopening of systems marks a key step toward normalcy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the OFLC returns to full capacity, stakeholders hope processing timelines stabilise and immigration progress resumes smoothly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US Department of Labor (DOL) has restarted processing applications for temporary and permanent work programmes after a month-long halt triggered by a federal funding lapse. Beginning around September 30, the outage paused crucial services relied on by employers hiring foreign talent, affecting tech, healthcare, finance, and research sectors. 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