During this shutdown, all but “essential” personnel will be furloughed and are not permitted to work until a new deal is adopted by Congress. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): USCIS will continue to operate as usual except for E-Verify services, which will be suspended. In short, the government shutdown will impact six U.S. government agencies dealing with immigration. The benefit to the United States being delayed here is that of keeping the best and brightest workers happily contributing to the U.S. economy. The longer this shutdown lasts, obviously, the greater impact it will have on the U.S. immigration program.

Source: Forbes January 21, 2018 18:33 UTC