이건 예전에 후랑스서 살때 교통수단이 끊겨서 학교도 몇주못 간것 보다 더 심각한듯 하네여.

암튼, PERM/Visa 들어가는 사람들은 타격이 조금은 있을 듯 합니다. 140/485는 워찌 된다는건지. 변호사가 아직 submit안 한 것 같은데…

Impact on USCIS and Other Immigration Applications / Petitions

CBP: Open for Business
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will remain operational, as they deal with national security and protect life and property. Thus, it will still be possible to travel into the United States as a foreign national.

USCIS Benefits Continue
The USCIS is expected to continue to adjudicate benefits applications and petitions. This is possible because these operations are funded by the filing fees that are submitted with the various applications and petitions. Thus, this portion of the immigration process, commonly utilized by MurthyBulletin and MurthyDotCom readers, will continue.

U.S. Department of Labor: Not Operating
Unlike the USCIS, the Department of Labor (DOL) does not charge user fees for its services. It is thus expected that the DOL will cease processing PERM labor certifications, prevailing wage determinations, and other immigration-related benefits. We have received confirmation that DOL investigations, including those related to I-9 and labor condition application (LCA) violations would cease during any shutdown.

U.S. Department of State: No Visa Applications
While the diplomatic and security aspects of the Department of State (DOS) operations would continue, visa applications would likely not be processed in the event of a shutdown. It is anticipated that the consulates will not be open for visa appointments and processing. Thus, depending upon the duration of such an event, individuals could be stranded abroad with no way of obtaining required travel documents. The same is true for the processing of U.S. passports.

ICE: Limited Services
In the event of a government shutdown, it is expected that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will not be allowed to conduct I-9 audits. Additionally, without funding, they would not be able to initiate removal proceedings. The security-related functions and care of those who are detained would continue.

Impact of a Possible Shutdown

For most MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers, the greatest impact of the shutdown would likely be caused by a lack of DOL services. If LCAs cannot be filed, then there could be problems for those facing deadlines for H1B filings. LC cases could also face difficulties in the event of a government shutdown, as there are important timing considerations and expirations relating to the prevailing wage determination (PWD) and advertisements. While concerted efforts are underway to avoid any shutdown, it is best to take any steps possible to avoid deadline issues in case the funding dispute cannot be resolved before March 4, 2011.