The U.S. government shutdown has frozen key immigration processes, putting the Spring/Summer 2026 H-2B season at risk. With the FY2026 cap already hit and DOL certifications on hold, employers face major uncertainty. Here’s how the shutdown disrupts H-2B hiring—and what steps businesses can take to prepare.

🚨 Big change for naturalization: USCIS revives neighborhood investigations. Applicants may need community letters and face longer N-400 waits.