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Premium Processing
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Immigration View
Update: H-1B Premium Processing Suspension
The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has updated its May 19, 2015 alert announcing temporary suspension of premium processing for certain H-1B petitions. http://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-temporarily-suspends-premium-processing-extension-stay-h-1b-petitions Here are the highlights: May…
Immigration View
H-1B Cap Premium Processing Clock Will Start on April 27, 2015
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed yesterday, April 14, 2015, that it will officially begin premium processing for H-1B cap cases on April 27, 2015. Normally, USCIS guarantees…
Business Immigration Insights
USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for Certain R-1 Nonimmigrant Visa Petitions
In 2005, the USCIS suspended Premium (15-day) Processing of R-1 nonimmigrant visa petitions due to fraud issues related to the sponsoring religious organizations. The USCIS conducted on-site inspections of petitioners…
Business Immigration Insights
USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for Most Immigrant Visa Petitions
After nearly 2 years, the USCIS has resumed the Premium Processing program for most immigrant visa petitions. Under this program, employers and foreign nationals eligible to self-petition may request 15-day…