Step 1 — Which form are you expediting?
⚡ How premium processing works
- USCIS guarantees a decision (approval, denial, RFE, or NOID) within the processing window
- If USCIS misses the deadline, they refund the I-907 fee and continue processing for free
- An RFE pauses the clock — the timer restarts when USCIS receives your response
- Premium processing cannot be requested for I-485 Adjustment of Status
- The I-907 fee is paid separately from the base petition fee
⚡ Premium Processing
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💡 Who pays? For H-1B and other employer-sponsored petitions, the employer typically pays the base fee. The employee may voluntarily pay the I-907 premium fee — but employers cannot require it as a condition of sponsorship.
⚠️ Business days only: The processing clock counts business days, not calendar days. Weekends and federal holidays are excluded. During peak H-1B season, USCIS may temporarily suspend premium processing.
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2026 Premium Processing Fee Reference
| Form | I-907 Premium Fee | Processing Guarantee | Available For |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-129 (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN) | $2,965 | 15 business days | Most nonimmigrant worker petitions |
| I-129 (R-1, H-2B) | $1,780 | 30 business days | Religious workers and H-2B seasonal workers |
| I-140 | $2,965 | 15 business days | EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 petitions |
| I-539 | $2,075 | 30 business days | Extend or change nonimmigrant status |
| I-765 | $1,780 | 30 business days | Select EAD categories (not concurrent I-485) |
| I-131 | $1,780 | 30 business days | Advance Parole, Refugee Travel Document |
| I-485 | Not available — Adjustment of Status cannot be premium processed | ||
Fees reflect 2026 USCIS Form G-1055. Verify at uscis.gov before filing.
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