Is premium processing suspended even for H1B transfer?
Stupid question as I don’t understand the uscis website. I don’t have I140 approved, only on H1B visa. Is premium processing suspended even for just transfer? #h1b #rfe
Don’t think premium is suspended for transfers or extensions only new applications
You need to check the updated news on USCIS website again. All type of H1B are suspended now.
Yes sorry just checked this was new on March 20 https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/uscis-announces-temporary-suspension-premium-processing-all-i-129-and-i-140-petitions-due-coronavirus-pandemic
The OP states that you dont have approved I-140, what's the significance of that in the context of H1-B transfer? Does it change the requirement or timeline?
+1
No significance just my lack of knowledge atleast that’s what I am getting from reading other comments
Only suspended for first time h1b applications, not h1 transfer. But still very slow
Suspended for transfers as well - on 20th March
I checked with lawyer last week..now it changed? That’s gonna be really slow...
you don't necessarily have to join on receipt. USCIS website says temporary suspension which means once the situation is under control they will probably start PP again. There are 2 things that can be done I guess: 1. get the LCA approved have your file prepared (normally takes a month) and then wait assuming everything will be under control in say 30-45 days (looking at China's stability chart), your attorney can file under PP (best case 30-45 days from today) . 2. get LCA approved, and file transfer petition under normal processing, once the situation is under control and USCIS starts PP again move your application to PP (i hope that can be done)
Yea I think it can be converted to PP later
@OP do you have a offer ?
Yes I do
So what’s your plan?
USCIS has suspended EVERYTHING that is called premium processing, not even only limited to H1B
Anybody have insight on tn1?
Yes. Premium processing is suspended for all form types, full stop.
How about H1b extensions ? What if your visa expires before your new I-797 for extension is received ?
Transfer is also an extension just with a different employer
Yes!
Oh ok thanks, I guess it’s going to be hard to move to a new employer unless you work on the receipt
On the same boat. No I-140 approved, only H-1B. Just received a job offer. Thinking of joining in a receipt only.