Premium processing is now available for some student applications, and different fees and timeframes apply to different petition and application types.
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USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees Effective March 1, 2026
On Jan. 9, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will publish a final rule increasing USCIS fees for premium processing.
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USCIS Updates Child Status Protection Act Age Calculation Policy – Considerations for Employers and Employees
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Aug. 8, 2025, that it is updating its guidance on Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age calculations. The new guidance applies to
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Stakeholder Reminder: CIS Ombudsman’s Office Reiterates Anticipated Timelines for F-1 EADs Post-Adjudication
As students from around the world settle into U.S. college campuses for the 2023/2024 academic year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers a reminder about the timeline to produce
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GT Immigration Policy Briefing | June 28, 2023
- USCIS will allow premium processing for applicants filing change of status applications to F-1, M-1, and J-1 nonimmigrant status.
- Beginning June
Another Round of Premium Processing Expansion!
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of premium processing for certain applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, requesting a change of status to F-1
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Online USCIS Premium Processing for F-1 Students Seeking OPT
USCIS has made it easier for certain F-1 students who are seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1 students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) OPT extensions to apply
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USCIS Proposed Rule Increases Many Filing Fees as Country Expects to Enter Recession
USCIS has issued a Proposed Rule to increase filing fees for many visa applications, with the majority being employment-based. USCIS will host a public engagement session to discuss the proposed rule on Jan. 11, 2023.
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Slow and Steady: USCIS Provides Additional Details for Expanded Premium Processing
On May 24, USCIS provided additional information related to implementation of its expanded premium processing program. First announced March 29, 2022, USCIS stated its intention to expand premium processing to
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USCIS Adjusts Fees and Changes Premium Processing Timeline
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has announced that there will be an adjustment to the filing fees for certain applications and petitions requesting an immigration benefit. The new fees
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