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'''Premium Processing Service''' refers to an optional premium service offered by the [[United States Citizenship and Immigration Services]] to employers filing [[Form I-129]] (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker) or Form I-140 (Petition for an Immigrant Worker). To avail of the service, the employer needs to file Form I-907 and include a fee that (as of 2015) is $1225.<ref name=uscis-premium-processing/><ref name=i907/><ref name=usavisanow>{{cite web|url=http://www.usavisanow.com/h-1b-visa/h-1b-visa-attorney-services/|title = H1B Visa Attorney Services|publisher = usavisanow|accessdate = April 5, 2015}}</ref><ref name=immihelp>{{cite web|url=http://www.immihelp.com/visas/premium.html|title = Premium Processing Service|publisher = immihelp|accessdate = April 5, 2015}}</ref> |
'''Premium Processing Service''' refers to an optional premium service offered by the [[United States Citizenship and Immigration Services]] to employers filing [[Form I-129]] (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker) or Form I-140 (Petition for an Immigrant Worker). To avail of the service, the employer needs to file Form I-907 and include a fee that (as of 2015) is $1225.<ref name=uscis-premium-processing/><ref name=i907/><ref name=usavisanow>{{cite web|url=http://www.usavisanow.com/h-1b-visa/h-1b-visa-attorney-services/|title = H1B Visa Attorney Services|publisher = usavisanow|accessdate = April 5, 2015}}</ref><ref name=immihelp>{{cite web|url=http://www.immihelp.com/visas/premium.html|title = Premium Processing Service|publisher = immihelp|accessdate = April 5, 2015}}</ref><ref name=murthy>{{cite web|url=http://www.murthy.com/2013/02/25/overview-of-uscis-premium-processing-program/|title = Overview of USCIS Premium Processing Program|date = February 25, 2013|accessdate = April 5, 2015|publisher = Murthy Law Firm}}</ref> |
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==Service offered== |
==Service offered== |
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===Time frame=== |
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According to the [[United States Citizenship and Immigration Services]] website, USCIS guarantees 15 calendar day processing to those petitioners or applicants who choose to use this service or USCIS will refund the Premium Processing Service fee. If the fee is refunded, the relating case will continue to receive expedited processing.<ref name=uscis-premium-processing>{{cite web|url=http://www.uscis.gov/forms/how-do-i-use-premium-processing-service|title = How Do I Use the Premium Processing Service?|publisher = [[United States Citizenship and Immigration Services]]|accessdate = April 4, 2015}}</ref> The time begins from the receipt of Form I-907 and the associated fee. Form I-907 may be filed along with Form I-129, or electronically as a standalone form for a previously filed Form I-129.<ref name=i907>{{cite web|url = http://www.uscis.gov/i-907|title = I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service|publisher = [[United States Citizenship and Immigration Services]]|accessdate = April 4, 2015}}</ref> |
According to the [[United States Citizenship and Immigration Services]] website, USCIS guarantees 15 calendar day processing to those petitioners or applicants who choose to use this service or USCIS will refund the Premium Processing Service fee. If the fee is refunded, the relating case will continue to receive expedited processing.<ref name=uscis-premium-processing>{{cite web|url=http://www.uscis.gov/forms/how-do-i-use-premium-processing-service|title = How Do I Use the Premium Processing Service?|publisher = [[United States Citizenship and Immigration Services]]|accessdate = April 4, 2015}}</ref> The time begins from the receipt of Form I-907 and the associated fee. Form I-907 may be filed along with Form I-129, or electronically as a standalone form for a previously filed Form I-129.<ref name=i907>{{cite web|url = http://www.uscis.gov/i-907|title = I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service|publisher = [[United States Citizenship and Immigration Services]]|accessdate = April 4, 2015}}</ref> |
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===What it means to process an application=== |
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When the USCIS says it will process the application within 15 days, this does ''not'' mean that a final decision about the application will be reached within that timeframe. Rather, the USCIS promises one of the following four responses:<ref name=uscis-premium-processing/><ref name=murthy/> |
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# Approval Notice: Note that this approval notice may not include the actual authorization document sought. |
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# '''Request For Evidence''' (RFE): The USCIS asks the applicant to submit additional evidence or information. |
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# '''Notice of Intent to Deny''' (NOID) |
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# Commencing an investigation for fraud or misrepresentation. |
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If the USCIS issues a RFE or NOID, the applicant must file a timely response. The USCIS has an additional 15 days to process the application after receiving the applicant's response. Form I-907 need not be filed again, and the premium processing fee need not be paid again. |
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===Available visas=== |
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At present, the Premium Processing Service is available for all visa classes for which Forms I-129 and I-140 can be used, with the exception of the [[H-2B visa]] classification. Also, the Premium Processing Service is available to [[R-1 visa]] applicants only if the petitioner has passed an on-site inspection.<ref name=uscis-premium-processing/> |
At present, the Premium Processing Service is available for all visa classes for which Forms I-129 and I-140 can be used, with the exception of the [[H-2B visa]] classification. Also, the Premium Processing Service is available to [[R-1 visa]] applicants only if the petitioner has passed an on-site inspection.<ref name=uscis-premium-processing/> |
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===Relation with cap subject visas=== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 00:38, 6 April 2015
Premium Processing Service refers to an optional premium service offered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to employers filing Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker) or Form I-140 (Petition for an Immigrant Worker). To avail of the service, the employer needs to file Form I-907 and include a fee that (as of 2015) is $1225.[1][2][3][4][5]
Service offered
Time frame
According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services website, USCIS guarantees 15 calendar day processing to those petitioners or applicants who choose to use this service or USCIS will refund the Premium Processing Service fee. If the fee is refunded, the relating case will continue to receive expedited processing.[1] The time begins from the receipt of Form I-907 and the associated fee. Form I-907 may be filed along with Form I-129, or electronically as a standalone form for a previously filed Form I-129.[2]
What it means to process an application
When the USCIS says it will process the application within 15 days, this does not mean that a final decision about the application will be reached within that timeframe. Rather, the USCIS promises one of the following four responses:[1][5]
- Approval Notice: Note that this approval notice may not include the actual authorization document sought.
- Request For Evidence (RFE): The USCIS asks the applicant to submit additional evidence or information.
- Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID)
- Commencing an investigation for fraud or misrepresentation.
If the USCIS issues a RFE or NOID, the applicant must file a timely response. The USCIS has an additional 15 days to process the application after receiving the applicant's response. Form I-907 need not be filed again, and the premium processing fee need not be paid again.
Available visas
At present, the Premium Processing Service is available for all visa classes for which Forms I-129 and I-140 can be used, with the exception of the H-2B visa classification. Also, the Premium Processing Service is available to R-1 visa applicants only if the petitioner has passed an on-site inspection.[1]
Relation with cap subject visas
Applying for the Premium Processing Service does not provide any preferential treatment in the lottery for cap-subject visas such as the H-1B visa, H-2B visa, or H-3 visa.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c "I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service". United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
- ^ "H1B Visa Attorney Services". usavisanow. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ^ "Premium Processing Service". immihelp. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ^ a b "Overview of USCIS Premium Processing Program". Murthy Law Firm. February 25, 2013. Retrieved April 5, 2015.