USCIS case status

Request for Premium Processing Services Was Received

In progress

What it means

USCIS received your premium processing request (Form I-907), so the case now has a guaranteed timeframe for USCIS to act.

What happens next

USCIS commits to an action (approval, denial, Request for Evidence or Notice of Intent to Deny) within the premium timeframe: 15 business days for many petitions, longer for some categories.

Informational only, not legal advice. Go by the notice USCIS sent you, and confirm deadlines and options with USCIS or an immigration attorney.

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FAQ

Questions people ask

How long does premium processing take?+

USCIS commits to act within a set number of business days: 15 for many petitions, longer for some categories. The clock starts when USCIS receives Form I-907. Check the current timeframe for your form on uscis.gov.

Does premium processing mean my case will be approved?+

No. It only speeds up the decision. USCIS's action within the timeframe can be an approval, a denial, a Request for Evidence or a Notice of Intent to Deny.

What if USCIS misses the premium processing deadline?+

USCIS says it refunds the premium processing fee if it doesn't act within the timeframe, and keeps processing the case on an expedited basis. Confirm the current rules with USCIS.

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