The ongoing US government shutdown has disrupted many federal services, and Indian nationals planning travel or visa processes must be prepared. The US Embassy in India announced via X, “At this time, scheduled passport and visa services in the United States and at US Embassies and Consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits.”

However, new appointments for visa or immigration services are not guaranteed to go through, and existing application processing may slow down. Embassies globally have warned that their public communications -- social media updates, routine notices -- will be suspended except for urgent safety or security alerts.

In past shutdowns, consulates trimmed hours, froze new application intake, and delayed processing of vis

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