In May, we reported that USCIS had announced that it was temporarily suspending premium processing for all H-1B Extension of Stay applications until July 27, 2015.
Effective from July 13, 2015, USCIS has lifted this suspension and has now resumed accepting premium processing requests for H-1B extension applications. This is welcome news for those H-1B extension applicants requiring more urgent action on their applications, given the current adjudication time under regular processing is around 2 to 3 months. Premium processing may be especially helpful to applicants with upcoming international travel plans or expiring driver’s licenses.
Of note, USCIS is only accepting the new version (edition date: 01/29/2015) of Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service.
While we have already identified those clients who were impacted by the suspension, we ask that you please contact our office if you have any concerns, or your circumstances are such that you may need to upgrade your H-1B extension application to premium processing now that the suspension has been lifted.