VJ Bhagke
Mar 14, 2024
Premium Processing
I recently requested premium processing (PP) for my EB-1B I-140 and have been waiting for over two weeks (22 days since upgrading my case to premium processing) for an update on my green card application through premium processing. I’ve heard back from my attorneys, and it seems there’s an unusually high volume of requests that USCIS has received recently. This surge is causing the premium processing unit to fall behind its standard timelines.
PD: 25 September 2020 (Approved EB-2 NIW)
Is anyone else facing this issue?
Has anyone received further insight into how long these delays might last?
EB1-2
Outstanding professor or researcher
Total Days: 195 days
Case
2024-07-17
2025-01-28
I-765
65 Days
I-485J
93 Days
I-485
97 Days
I-131
195 Days
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-485J, I-485, I-131
Timeline Map
2024-07-17
I-131
I-485J
I-485
I-765
Submission to USCIS
2024-07-31
I-485
Added
D+14
Received Notices for I-485, I-131, and I-765
2024-08-05
I-485
Added
D+19
Biometric Appointment
2024-08-07
I-485
Added
D+21
I-485J Receipt
2024-08-14
I-485
Added
D+28
Biometrics collected at ASC
2024-08-22
I-485
I-765
D+36
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2024-09-18
I-131
D+63
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2024-09-20
I-765
D+65
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2024-10-07
I-485
Added
D+82
Transferred to San Diego FO (Emma Agent)
2024-10-18
I-485J
D+93
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2024-10-22
I-485
D+97
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2025-01-28
I-131
D+195
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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MP MMar 14, 2024
check with uscis, your lawyer's answer will always be " it's normal, we just have to keep waiting "
VJ BhagkeMar 14, 2024
How can I check with USCIS? I tried calling a premium processing line (an automated system) got the same thing. No acknowledgement of receiving premium processing fees and the case will be expedited.
del KhMar 14, 2024
was your PP check encashed? that will tell if the fees is accepted.
Rijo RijoMar 14, 2024
Wow! @VJ Bhagke, I am also EB1B with PD of Sept 20, 2023. No approval yet. Just wondering why you changed your mine for PP.
VJ BhagkeMar 14, 2024
@Rijo My PD is 25 September 2020 (Approved EB-2 NIW).
MP MMar 14, 2024
@VJ Bhagke call the 1 800 and say Info pass, this should transfer your call to a human
Oscar PinzónMar 14, 2024
@VJ Bhagke remember now USCIS take working days, not calendar days
VJ BhagkeMar 14, 2024
@Oscar Pinzón I did confirm with the attorneys it is still 15 calendar days. Even if it is 15 business days then today is 15th business day.
VJ BhagkeMar 15, 2024
@D P I had the same thing in my mind. Did they sent it to wrong place and from Feb 26th, premium processing was supposed to increase from $2500 to $2805. As per Fragomen, the premium processing has been sent to the right address / service center. As per attorney, USCIS received many premium processing applications prior to this rate hike and are struggling to process premium processing requests.
Ahmad MianMar 15, 2024
i applied for eb1c pp on march 01. received notice on march 04. on march 11 says its being actively reviewed. not sure why its taking a little longer (although within thresholds)
Oscar PinzónMar 15, 2024
@VJ Bhagke perfect. thanks
