USCIS announces final phase of premium processing expansion for EB 1 and EB 2 Form I 140 Petitions and future expansion for F1 Students seeking OPT and certain student and exchange visitors. The expansion of premium processing service is part of its effort to increase efficiency.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS announced it had begun implementing next phase of premium processing expansion for certain petitioners who with pending Form I-140 under EB-1 and EB-2 classifications.
USCIS announced three measures that seek to reduce wait times, expand premium processing to additional form types, and streamline the process for those waiting for employment authorization documents.
On Jan. 21, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated its policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address national interest waivers for advanced degree professionals or persons of exceptional ability.