On Friday, October 16, 2020, the US Department of Homeland Security published an Announcement indicating the fee for “premium processing” of applications by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will rise from $1440 to $2500 effective October 19, 2020.
MIT DLCs request premium processing service for many work visa and permanent residence applications to expedite processing. Please note that “regular” non-premium processing of applications remains an option for some cases. However, individualized advising is needed to determine the impact lengthier processing times could have on international scholars’ ongoing employment and ability to travel.
We realize this is unexpected news and we will keep you informed about the implementation of the new fee and its impact. The ISchO advisors will be in touch with DLC HR administrators individually to discuss the H-1B, O-1, permanent residence, and other cases currently in process.