I-907Premium Processing

I-907 Timeline: How Long Does Request for Premium Processing Service Take?

Form I-907 is the optional request you (or your employer) file to request premium processing for an eligible USCIS filing. USCIS must take qualifying adjudicative action within the applicable premium-processing period; that action may be an approval, denial, RFE, NOID, or other qualifying response.

Timing guidance

Applicable premium-processing period: 15 business days for I-129; 15 or 45 business days for I-140; 30 business days for eligible I-539 and I-765 categories

Stage-by-stage breakdown

1
I-907 filed (with or after the underlying petition)

Premium processing can be filed concurrently with the underlying form (I-129, I-140, I-539, I-765 in eligible categories) or added later while the case is pending.

Filed alongside or after underlying form
2
USCIS receipt of I-907

USCIS issues a receipt notice for the I-907. The notice and current instructions determine when the applicable premium-processing period begins.

The receipt notice and current Form I-907 instructions control the start date
3
Applicable premium-processing period

The applicable period is 15 business days for I-129, 15 or 45 business days for I-140 depending on classification, or 30 business days for eligible I-539 and I-765 categories. Qualifying action can include approval, denial, RFE, NOID, or referral.

15 business days (I-129) · 15 or 45 business days (I-140) · 30 business days (I-539/I-765)
4
Qualifying action issued

USCIS takes qualifying adjudicative action on the underlying filing. If USCIS misses the applicable premium-processing period, follow the current Form I-907 refund and continued-service rules.

Within the applicable premium-processing period (15 business days for I-129, 15 or 45 business days for I-140, 30 business days for eligible I-539/I-765)

Key things to know

  • 1Filing fee: $2,965 for I-129 and I-140 premium processing; $1,780 for eligible I-765 categories and $2,075 for eligible I-539 categories (as of the March 1, 2026 USCIS fee update). Verify at uscis.gov before filing.
  • 2Premium processing requires qualifying adjudicative action within the applicable premium-processing period, not approval. The period is 15 business days for I-129, 15 or 45 business days for I-140 depending on classification, and 30 business days for eligible I-539 and I-765 categories.
  • 3If USCIS issues an RFE, the applicable premium-processing period restarts (rather than merely resuming) once USCIS receives your response.
  • 4Not all USCIS forms or categories are eligible. Currently eligible: I-129 (most), I-140 (most), certain I-539 categories (H-4, L-2, E dependents), and certain I-765 categories.
  • 5If USCIS misses the applicable premium-processing period, follow the current Form I-907 refund and continued-service rules.

Related forms

I-765: Application for Employment Authorization →I-140: Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers →I-129: Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker →I-539: Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status →

Frequently asked questions

What does premium processing actually guarantee?
Premium processing requires USCIS to take qualifying adjudicative action within the applicable premium-processing period. The period is 15 business days for I-129, 15 or 45 business days for I-140 depending on classification, and 30 business days for eligible I-539 and I-765 categories. The action is not guaranteed approval.
How much is premium processing in 2026?
$2,965 for I-129 and I-140. Fees for I-765 premium are $1,780; fees for I-539 premium are $2,075. Fees change periodically; always check uscis.gov before filing.
Can I upgrade to premium after filing?
For an eligible pending filing, Form I-907 may be filed after the underlying form. The receipt notice and current Form I-907 instructions determine when the applicable premium-processing period begins.
What happens if USCIS misses the applicable premium-processing period?
Follow the current Form I-907 instructions for the refund and continued premium-service rules that apply to the filing.
Does premium processing increase approval chances?
No. Premium processing only affects speed, not the merits. USCIS applies the same eligibility standards.

Statuses to watch

When your I-907 moves through stages, you may see these status updates on my.uscis.gov. Click any to learn what it means.

Case Was Received →Request For Additional Evidence →Case Was Approved →
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GreenLight is an independent tool and is NOT affiliated with USCIS, DHS, or any U.S. government agency. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Timing depends on the filing category, office, notices, and case-specific facts. Always consult a licensed immigration attorney for advice specific to your situation. Verify all information at uscis.gov.