USCIS announced today that premium processing will be offered in a “two-phased approach” for H-1B petitions filed in this year’s lottery.  In the first phase, which will begin on April 1, 2019, USCIS will accept requests for premium processing for H-1B petitions filed with a request to change status.  In the second phase, which is expected to begin in June, USCIS will accept requests for premium processing for H-1B petitions that were filed with a request for consular notification.

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