On June 10, USCIS began premium processing for all remaining FY 2020 H-1B cap-subject petitions. Starting on that date, petitioners may file Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, with the USCIS service center that is processing their petition.
On March 19, USCIS announced that it would offer premium processing in a two-phased approach during the FY 2020 cap season to best manage premium processing requests without fully suspending it. In the past few years, USCIS suspended all premium processing for H-1B petitions due to high demand. Based on feedback from the public, they are now using this phased approach to benefit petitioners and ensure efficient premium processing. The first phase, which started on May 20, included FY 2020 cap-subject H-1B petitions requesting a change of status and the second phase includes all other FY 2020 cap-subject petitions.
At this time, premium processing for H-1B petitions that are exempt from the cap, such as extension of stay requests, remains available. For additional details visit the USCIS web site here.
If you have questions in connection with any of the foregoing, please do not hesitate to contact Anthony F. Siliato or Scott R. Malyk.