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What’s happening to premium processing for FY2021 Cap-Subject Petitions?
In recent news, USCIS has announced a temporary suspension of the premium processing service for fiscal year (FY) 2021 cap-subject H-1B petitions. USCIS will notify the public with a confirmed date for when premium processing for FY 2021 H-1B cap-subject petitions will resume.
Until such time, here are the major changes you should expect when filing:
When USCIS begins accepting cap-subject petitions on April 1st any Form I-907 filed in conjunction with a cap-subject H-1B Form I-129 will be rejected.
Premium processing for FY 2021 cap-subject H-1B petitions requesting a change of status from F-1 nonimmigrant status will resume no later than May 27, 2020.
The earliest USCIS will resume premium processing for all other FY 2021 cap-subject H-1B petitions is June 29, 2020.
Petitioners filing for FY 2021 H-1B cap-subject petitions will be able to upgrade to premium processing by filing Form I-907 once premium processing resumes.
Premium processing will remain available for H-1B petitions that are exempt from the cap, such as extension of stay requests.
Should you have any concerns or questions about these changes, then consider registering for one of our H-1B training webinars. Our live H-1B training's are led by experienced, practiced business immigration attorneys. Training covers topics such as, preparing for requests for evidence (RFEs) and H-1B best practices. Training information and registration can be found HERE.
Danielle Atchison
Business Immigration Lawyer
MDIVANI CORPORATE IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM
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