Following the passage of a continuing resolution back in March, Congress now has until midnight tonight (September 30, 2025) to pass a full-year spending bill or another continuing resolution to keep the Federal government funded and prevent a shutdown. If Congress is not able to come to an agreement this would result in a government shutdown that would impact several government agencies responsible for administering parts of various immigration and visa programs. While the situation continues to develop, a shutdown is looking increasingly likely. To help prepare, D&S outlines below the impact of a government shutdown on the various Federal immigration functions should Congress fail to take action prior to tonight’s deadline: