No, there’s no evidence that premium processing increases the chance of denial. USCIS applies the same legal standards and eligibility requirements regardless of whether a case is filed under premium or regular processing. Premium processing only affects how quickly the case is reviewed. What can create that perception is timing. With premium processing, officers review the case right away, so if there are issues, you may get an RFE or denial much faster. In regular processing, those same issues might surface later, after months of internal movement. So it’s not stricter, just faster. If the case is well-prepared and meets the requirements, the outcome should be the same. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask them in our next Lawfully office hours session!. - Attorney Rami Lee (All information shared here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney - client relationship. Your situation may require fact-specific guidance. For personalized legal advice, please consult an immigration attorney directly.)