Work VisaFeb 18, 2019
Syntelblindtechy

Premium processing for new Visa transfers

So according to USCIS website it appears premium visa processing would resume from tomorrow, 19th Feb 2019. Does that include new Visa transfers as well?

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eBay mgtlead Feb 18, 2019

Yes I think. I know someone who is going to apply for new visa transfer tomorrow

Cloudera hkhfc56t Feb 18, 2019

No. It’s for transfers filed before Dec. 21, 2018. Legal immigration is going to be even tougher if republicans re-elected for next term.

Marvell tyuio789 Feb 18, 2019

No it does not. Only for applications made on or before December 21st 2018. https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-resumes-premium-processing-h-1b-petitions-filed-or-dec-21-2018

Syntel blindtechy OP Feb 18, 2019

This is bad. Very bad and frustrating and annoying. Feeling like a puppet now.

Marvell tyuio789 Feb 18, 2019

Don’t think they’ll open up premium anytime soon; this administration has really screwed people over

Cerner Zenobia Feb 18, 2019

Waiting 6-8 months just for visa transfer seems worst esp when you are stuck up in a bad role/company which doesn’t help much with your career. I am also thinking of Canada options.

Amazon kuchnai Feb 18, 2019

Imagine the people who are waiting for a lottery to be picked up for 3 years in a row and can’t travel because it takes them ages to even tell you if your lottery got selected. It sucks!

Facebook Qrrkkk Feb 18, 2019

Consider leave on receipt.

LinkedIn lcftw Feb 18, 2019

If transfer got rejected while you were working at the new employer, can you immediately go back to previous employer?

Amazon Yolo! Feb 18, 2019

No, old employer will need to pay you for the time you were away as if you never left to continue on the same visa. Almost never happens so need to file new