Will USCIS extend premium processing?
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Starting Feb. 24, 2021, petitioners filing Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, requesting a change or extension of status to E-3 classification will have the option to request premium processing service for their petition.
Premium processing is currently suspended for all Form I-129 filings that request a change or an initial grant of status for beneficiaries within the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). H-1B, H-2B, and certain H-3 classifications may have annual numerical limit (“cap”) restrictions.
Is premium processing available for H1B in 2021?
H1B Premium Processing Suspended for H1B FY 2021, Transfers, Extensions.
USCIS Premium Processing Available for Category All H1B Cap Subject Petitions FY 2020, FY 2021 (COS, Consular Processing). All other form I-129 petitions that are eligible for Premium processing. Technically, it includes all I-129 petitions filed after June 8th, 2020.
As previously stated, premium processing is a service provided by the USCIS that shortens the processing time for your I-129 petition to 15 calendar days for an H-1B fee of $2,500.
Can USCIS reject Premium Processing?
Generally, USCIS will not accept a case for Premium Processing unless it is filed with an original Labor Certification. USCIS may still reject the Premium Processing request if it cannot match the pending I-140 to the previous file or retrieve the original Labor Certification.
How long does it take to transfer H1B?
The processing time for the H1B transfer documents is dependent on the method of processing. The processing time of a H1B visa transfer takes 1 to 4 months to process under a regular procedure and 15 to 30 days for premium processing. The answer from USCIS might be positive or negative.
How much does it cost for H-1B premium processing?