USCIS Announces First Phase of Premium Processing Expansion for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
USCIS announced today that it will begin implementing premium processing for certain petitioners who have pending Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, filed under the E13 multinational executive and manager classification (EB1C) or the E21 classification as a member of professions with advanced degrees or exceptional ability seeking a national interest waiver (NIW). The expansion will occur in phases: EB1C Upgrade Schedule Start Date Corresponding Filing/Priority Dates June 1, 2022 On or before Jan. 1, 2021 July 1, 2022 On or before March 1, 2021 NIW Upgrade Schedule Start Date Corresponding Filing/Priority Dates June 1, 2022 On or before Jan. 1, 2021 As specified by Congress, this final rule allows USCIS 45 days...
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