Update to premium processing time as of April 1, 2024:

In addition to premium processing fee increases, USCIS is also adjusting its premium processing timelines effective April 1, 2024. As of that date, premium processing will account for business days instead of calendar days (business days being Monday-Friday, excluding federal holidays).
- The premium processing time for Form I-129 (H-1B/E-3/TN/O-1) will change from 15 calendar days to 15 business days.
- The premium processing time for Form I-539 and Form I-765 (e.g., for F-1 OPT or STEM OPT) will change from 30 calendar days to 30 business days.
Please note that premium processing is an optional service to expedite the government processing time.
USCIS processing timelines do not account for USPS mail delivery time or EAD card production time.

When filing an application with USCIS, it is important to check the filing instructions on the USCIS website for the form type you are filing. You should make sure that you are paying the correct application fee(s), and if you are filing a paper application you should use the correct version of the application form and the correct mailing address.

If you have any questions about the USCIS fee increases, please contact your OIA adviser.