USCIS to Begin Phasing in Premium Processing for Certain I-140 Petitions

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will soon begin phasing in the availability of premium processing service for two categories of I-140 petitions that historically have not been eligible for premium processing. Specifically, the USCIS will expand the option of premium processing service to certain pending EB1(c) and EB2 national interest waiver (NIW) I-140 petitions.

Phased Expansion of Premium Processing

As detailed in the USCIS announcement, this expansion of premium processing will be phased in as follows:

• Beginning June 1, 2022, the USCIS will accept form I-907 requests for EB1(c) petitions filed on or before January 1, 2021.
• Beginning July 1, 2022, the USCIS will accept form I-907 requests for EB2 NIW petitions filed on or before June 1, 2021, and EB1(c) petitions filed on or before March 1, 2021.

Conclusion

As previously noted, the USCIS is expected to significantly expand the availability of premium processing service over the next several years. As soon as more details are released on these expansion plans, the details will be posted on MurthyDotCom. Subscribe to the MurthyBulletin to have weekly updates on immigration matters delivered to your inbox.

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