USCIS decided to refund the Premium Processing fee

[dsk4243]

This is my H1b 7th year extension with i140 approval notice under premium processing. (In Dec 2022 H1B completes 6 years)

07/13/2022 -  received your Form I-129,

07/13/2022 - actively reviewing your Form I-129

07/21/2022 -  sent a request for initial evidence for your Form I-129

08/19/2022 - received your response for Form I-129

09/02/2022 - USCIS decided to refund the Premium Processing fee for your Form I-129

As of September 7, 2022 - Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS

Does USCIS consider under this case in premium or normal.? what options do i have now.?  can i request for Premium processing again.?

When can i expect my approval.?   

Note: considering h1 ext approval, planned for India trip in sept ending, able to get visa/drop box slot. but all the plans shattered due to premium processing  decision refunded. 

[JoeF]

If they take longer than the 15 days to process the petition they are required to return the PP fee. Nothing you can do about it. Never make plans that you can't change on short notice if you have something pending with USCIS.

Edited September 20, 2022 by JoeF

[Zodiac System]

Looks like USCIS is over-whelmed with premium applications and due to less staff because of COVID and is finding it difficult to cope.  USCIS has decided to process your petition in regular.  Good Luck.