December 28, 2024 Update

As of February 26, 2024, premium processing fees for certain applications will be increased due to inflation. The final rule outlining the increase in fees can be found here on the Federal Register website.

__________________________________________________________________________________

In June 2023, USCIS announced that they would expand premium processing for applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and seeking a change of status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 nonimmigrant status. Online filing of Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, will also be available for these applicants.

  • Beginning June 13, USCIS will accept Form I-907 requests, filed via paper form or online, for applicants seeking a change of status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 status, who have a pending Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status.
  • Beginning June 26, USCIS will accept Form I-907 requests, filed either via paper form or online, for applicants seeking a change of status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 status, when filed together with Form I-539.

On March 6, 2023, USCIS announced that they would expand premium processing to certain F-1 students seeking OPT and the STEM OPT Extension. The premium processing fee is $1,500 and the expected processing time is 30 calendar days.

  • Starting on March 6, 2023, those who have pending form I-765 applications with USCIS may submit a supplemental I-907 request for premium processing
  • Starting on April 3, 2023, all new submissions of the form I-765 may be submitted with an accompanying I-907 request for premium processing

Learn more about how to request premium processing here.

Notes from the Office of Global Services

  • Requests for premium processing must be made directly to USCIS. OGS is unable to assist students with the application process.
  • Applying for premium processing with USCIS will not impact OGS processing time.
  • OGS recognizes that not all students will have the means to request premium processing from USCIS due to its high cost. We recognize the disparity that this may cause and encourage students to submit their applications as early as possible to ensure timely adjudication by USCIS.