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USCIS Expands Premium Processing Eligibility to F-1 OPT Applicants

January 12, 2024

Update on January 12, 2024: As of February 26, 2024, USCIS premium processing fees will increase to $1685.

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December 09, 2024

Department of State Issues Revised J-1 Exchange Visitor Skills List, Effective Retroactively

March 04, 2024

State Department’s Waiver of Visa Interview for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants

February 28, 2024

New USCIS Filing Fees and New Premium Processing Timeframe Announced

January 26, 2024

DHS Announces Increase to Premium Processing Fees

January 12, 2024

USCIS Expands Premium Processing Eligibility to F-1 OPT Applicants

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