Shawn Mac
Feb 24, 2026
Waiting 44 Business Days with NO Updates – EB2 NIW Premium Processing
Is anyone else waiting 44–45 business days for NIW Premium Processing with no update? Today is my 44th business day and still NO UPDATE. The status shows: “Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS.”
PD: December 18, 2025
Texas Service Center
Is USCIS now using the full 45 business days to respond? I would really appreciate hearing your recent experiences.
Thank you!
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Shawn MacFeb 24, 2026
i have counted president day as Holiday but I have checked that the premium processing clock starts from December 18, 2025 = Day 1 , in that case 45th business day is tomorrow February 24
J GFeb 24, 2026
@Shawn Mac Usually they take 42-45 business days. So, you can get in update tomorrow
D TFeb 24, 2026
Please update when you get a response. It will help us understand whether there are changes in premium processing timeline. Hoping for a favourable outcome for you.
Anna MaritaFeb 24, 2026
interesting
Shawn MacFeb 25, 2026
yeah on 45 business day 6:15 pm I got a RFE , they took full duration to click for an RFE, I don’t how react on this !!
J GFeb 25, 2026
@Shawn Mac Dont worry. Usually it happens. You have one more opportunity to get approval 👍
Andres EscobarFeb 25, 2026
@A Z yeah, it's looks like that! 😓
Ana MFeb 25, 2026
yes, when I contacted them they had sent an RFE (back in 2023)
Manifest LawFeb 25, 2026
For EB-2 NIW premium, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services guarantees action within 45 business days, not approval. Action can be approval, RFE, denial, or refund if they miss the deadline. Recently, many NIW premium cases are going very close to the full 45 business days, especially at Texas Service Center.
At day 44, you’re still within the guaranteed window. If they go past day 45 with no action at all, they are required to refund the premium fee while continuing regular processing. Many people are seeing updates right at day 45, so you’re unfortunately in a very common situation right now.
- 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.)
Mohammad SadikFeb 26, 2026
@Shawn Mac Sorry that You are in this situation, I hope your RFE response will be strong and it will be approved. I am in the same boat except that I have Just started premium processing. may i know which service centre processed your NIW PP and your profile please?
Shawn MacFeb 26, 2026
Texas service center
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