The vast majority of U.S. customs officials are expected to remain on duty throughout the United States government shutdown. According to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials, 52,673 of the 59,561 CBP employees will remain on duty.
The 88 percent of those remaining at work are deemed essential government employees.
The majority of other immigration services will also remain operating at some capacity.
The vast majority of U.S. customs officials are expected to remain on duty throughout the United States government shutdown. According to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials, 52,673 of the 59,561 CBP employees will remain on duty.
The 88 percent of those remaining at work are deemed essential government employees.
The majority of other immigration services will also remain operating at some capacity.