I-140 Premium Processing

[afrika]

Hey everyone, I am from South Africa and EB-2. I am about to file I-140 /I-485 concurrent in Nebraska. I want to file premium but my lawyer has said it is most likely to raise an RFE. Can anyone share any current experience on PP in Nebraska? Will I-485 process be quicker if I-140 approved faster?

Any advice and current experience in 2011 would be appreciated. Thanks.

[EB1-OR-applicant]

Replying to RFE or waiting!

I applied in June 2010 under Regular Processing, because my lawyer gave me the same reason. But, after more than 10 months, TSC has it still under Initial Review. We did check with USCIS for multiple times and every time, we were told that they were still processing my application!

Finally, I went ahead and upgraded my application to PP. TSC has received my PP application on April 18th, 2011 and I am hoping for the best.

[IneedAllGreen]

Last year we filed for my I-140 in Premium processing and we got approval from NSC in 7-8 days. No issue whatsoever. You should look at how strong is your documents and your attorney. Both matters a lot when you for I-140 with or without Premium processing.

Good luck with your GC processing.

INeedallGreen

[afrika]

Thanks for replies - I feel like my documents are as per all the requirements and I'd also rather know the RFE in a few weeks than wait months to still then get an RFE.

EB1-OR-applicant - please keep me updated with your case - good luck!

[Attorney_9]

So long as a thorough application is provided to USCIS demonstrating clear eligibility for the petition approval, the use of Premium Processing should not increase the risk of a Request for Evidence.

[EB1-OR-applicant]

The notice mentions that USCIS will communicate with decision/RFE within 15 calender days from the date shown on the notice (April 18, 2011). I will keep you posted.

Cheers,

KS

[afrika]

I-140 Approved! Filed Premium Nebraska:

Receipt Notice Date: 16 May 2011

Approval Notice Date : 19 May 2011