USCIS announced the expansion of its premium processing service to include certain F1 students seeking OPT and STEM OPT. OPT employment authorization provides eligible F1 students to apply for up to 12 months of temporary employment related to their field of study.
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.