What is the I-907 Premium Processing Service request?

Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, allows petitioners to request expedited processing for certain employment-based petitions. By paying an additional fee of 2,805 USD (as of current fee schedules), USCIS guarantees a response within 15, 30, or 45 calendar days, depending on the visa category. If USCIS fails to take action within the designated timeframe, they will refund the premium processing fee while continuing to expedite the case.

It is important to note that premium processing does not guarantee approval; it only guarantees a response, which may be an approval, a denial, a Request for Evidence (RFE), or a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). Not all visa categories are eligible for this service. Generally, it is available for Form I-129 (nonimmigrant workers like H-1B, L-1, O-1) and certain I-140 immigrant petitions. This service is a vital tool for employers needing to secure employee start dates quickly.