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US reviews H-1B premium processing timelines
US may extend H-1B green card processing waits as it reviews premium processing rule.
In brief
US may extend H-1B green card processing waits as it reviews premium processing rule. US government is reviewing changes to H-1B premium processing timelines, potentially extending current USCIS deadlines without confirmed adjustments. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
US reviews premium processing rule
The US government is reviewing a proposal to amend premium processing timelines for certain immigration applications, potentially extending current USCIS deadlines but no specific changes have been confirmed.
Proposal submitted for review
The proposal, titled 'Amending the Premium Processing Timeframe', was submitted for federal regulatory review on October 13, 2026.
OMB reviewing proposal
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), through its Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), is reviewing the proposal but has not released details.
No confirmed timeline changes
The government has not yet released which immigration categories could be affected or how existing timelines may change.
Timeline changes in 2024
DHS last changed premium processing timelines through a fee rule in 2024, effective April 1, 2024, shifting from calendar days to business days.
Previous timeline rule
A rule introduced in 2022 and effective May 31, 2022, set a 45-day processing timeframe for EB-1C petitions and EB-2 NIW petitions.
What happens next
If the proposal clears review, the government will publish it in the Federal Register, open for public comments for 30-60 days, and implement changes after finalization.
What to remember
US government is reviewing changes to H-1B premium processing timelines, potentially extending current USCIS deadlines without confirmed adjustments.
