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Feb 20, 2026
Inquiry
Given the current situation of NIW ( March Visa Bulletin). Is it really worth it to do premium processing? and has anyone done premium processing and got approved this month (Feb, 2026)?
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Jafar PikulFeb 20, 2026
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J GFeb 20, 2026
@S A A B I did PP and I got the approval this month. Exactly 2 days ago.
S A A BFeb 20, 2026
@D R congratulations… then I think you are set to adjust your status. Good luck with the next steps.
Manifest LawFeb 23, 2026
Premium processing for EB2 NIW only speeds up the I-140 decision. It does not speed up Visa Bulletin movement or I-485 approval. So if your main wait is for your priority date to be current or for AOS processing, premium will not make your green card arrive faster.
With the March 2026 Visa Bulletin, many Rest of World NIW applicants can file I-485 under Dates for Filing. In that case, the longer wait is usually the I-485 stage, not the I-140. Premium can still be useful if you need a fast I-140 approval for status extensions, job changes, or personal certainty.
- Attorney Ana Gabriela Urizar
(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.)
