Immigration Practice - Premium Processing Available foe EB-3 I-140 Petitions Effective August 28, 2006
Premium Processing Available foe EB-3 I-140 Petitions Effective August 28, 2006
As of August 28, 2006, Premium Processing Service is available for most employment-based, third preference (EB-3) I-140 immigrant petitions.
Premium Processing Service provides for expedited case processing for an additional $1,000
fee. Specifically, USCIS will process premium processing cases within 15 calendar days of receipt.
The expansion of premium processing to I-140 immigrant petitions is currently limited to EB-3 cases filed under either the professional or skilled worker category. It is not yet available for the EB-3 "other workers" category or for EB-1 or EB-2 filings.
This alternative will be particularly beneficial to those who require an expedited I-140 approval in order to either file for adjustment of status or an extraordinary three year H-1B extension.