The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced the expansion of various programs for applicants. They include;
- Premium processing for applicants filing Form I-539
- Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
- Applications to change status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 nonimmigrant status
Interestingly, USCIS will start allowing applicants to file Form I-907 online. It is the Request for Premium Processing Service for those who are unaware.
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When Can Applicants Start Requesting Premium Processing Service?
The premium processing service for some Form I-539 applicants will be expanded in two phases.
USCIS will begin accepting Form I-907 requests filed online or via paper from 13 June 2023 for the following applicants.
- Those looking for a change of status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2
- Applicants who have a pending Form I-539
- Application to Extend/Change nonimmigrant status
Similarly, USCIS will start accepting Form I-907 requests filed online or via paper for applicants looking for a change of status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 from 26 June 2023. It must be filed with Form I-539.
It is important to note that premium processing requests for a pending Form I-539 will be rejected by USCIS if they are filed before 13 June 2023. Moreover, USCIS will not entertain premium processing requests filed with Form I-539 before 26 June 2023.
How Long Will The Premium Processing Service Take?
It will take 30 calendar days for Form I-539 applicants who request a change of status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 nonimmigrant status, provided that all prerequisites are fulfilled properly. Don’t forget to submit the receipt for biometrics since the timer will not start until you have met the biometrics requirement.
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