US government shutdown affects visa stamping?

[Annflower]

Friends,
I have a visa interview scheduled in Toronto, Canada on Oct 9th. Will this be affected because of the shutdown? I have been reading various blogs and it says the consular offices and visa processing will work as normal. I request people getting stamped in Toronto or any other place for that matter, please provide an update on what is going on, so it will be very helpful for me to plan accordingly. Your input matters a lot

[IAMMAHESH]

Same doubt to me - My interview date is also on 9th in Hyderabad.

Friends,
I have a visa interview scheduled in Toronto, Canada on Oct 9th. Will this be affected because of the shutdown? I have been reading various blogs and it says the consular offices and visa processing will work as normal. I request people getting stamped in Toronto or any other place for that matter, please provide an update on what is going on, so it will be very helpful for me to plan accordingly. Your input matters a lot

Does 'US Federal govt shut down' impact on H1B VISA? My interview date is on Oct 9th. Please suggest as soon as possible.

[balravens]

I have my interview on Oct 4th in Hyderabad, India.
I just called customer service and spoke to them and they assured me that my interview will take place as scheduled.
They also confirmed that the shutdown will NOT affect VISA stamping consulates.
I also confirmed another appointment late in October for a friend.

If you want to know more, here are the numbers

Callers in India: Call +91 120 6602222 or +91 22 67209400.
Callers in the United States: Call 1 310 616 5424.

[nitintalwar1982]

Bureau of Consular Affairs [domestically N abroad] are fee-funded N will cont to work

"C. Consular Operations Domestically and Overseas: Consular operations domestically and overseas will remain 100% operational as long as there are sufficient fees to support operations. However, if a passport agency is located in a government building affected by a lapse in appropriations, the facility may become unsupported. The continuance of consular operations in such instances will be treated on a case-by-case basis by the Under Secretary for Management."

[theja.vk]

Please share your experience after your Visa interview.

Friends,
I have a visa interview scheduled in Toronto, Canada on Oct 9th. Will this be affected because of the shutdown? I have been reading various blogs and it says the consular offices and visa processing will work as normal. I request people getting stamped in Toronto or any other place for that matter, please provide an update on what is going on, so it will be very helpful for me to plan accordingly. Your input matters a lot

Hi... Please share your experience after your Visa interview. Mine is scheduled for Oct 14th.

[immihelp]

Visa operations are not affected by government shutdown because they are entirely funded by the applicants.