USCIS Case Status Message Explorer

Did you get a USCIS case status update message? What is USCIS case status message "Case Was Changed To A Premium Processing Case"? What comes next and how long does it usually take? Explore the interactive chart below to find out! (Please note: Each USCIS case is unique and we cannot guarantee that your case will progress in a way that is represented here)

Last updated: Aug 31, 2025|Next scheduled update: Sep 1, 2025

Find out more about I-129 case processing times and trends across different service centers on our USCIS Case Processing Times & Trends page

Case Was Changed To A Premium Processing Case

55% of cases received

Case Approved

6 Days on average

19% of cases received

Premium Processing Clock Was Stopped For My Case

6 Days on average

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10% of cases received

Approval Case Decision Rendered

7 Days on average

6% of cases received

Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent

7 Days on average

USCIS Case Status Message Explorer was created based on Lawfully-analyzed 40,333 cases of I-129 in H-1B category from the most recent year.

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USCIS Automatically upgraded my H1B Extension to Premium processing

My H1 Extension was filed in July along with H4 and H4-EAD extensions in regular mode at Texas Service center. Today I see the status change as "Case Was Changed To A Premium Processing Case. We changed your case, Receipt Number XXXX, from a standard case to a premium-processing case. The premium-processing clock started on October XX, 2023. Your premium-processing receipt notice contains contact information for direct inquiries on your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, contact the premium-processing unit directly to update your address." and it was definitely not by me. Did anyone got their case upgraded to Premium directly by USCIS itself, please confirm?