USCIS has just announced that it will allow for Premium Processing (PP) of H-1B cap cases in two stages: FY 2020 New Applications only.

[Spartan]

USCIS has just announced that it will allow for Premium Processing (PP) of H-1B cap cases in two stages: 

 

 

First, those requesting a change of status (in country workers, such as F-1 to H-1B) can now request PP on their H-1B petitions filed April

1. Others will be able to request PP when USCIS announces the opportunity, expected to be no later than June 2019. 

https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-announces-fy-2020-h-1b-cap-season-start-updates-and-changes

[bavaluu]

kotha rules aa ?

[Spartan]

Premium Processing for FY 2020 Cap-Subject Petitions

Premium processing will be offered in a two-phased approach during the FY 2020 cap season so USCIS can best manage the premium processing requests without fully suspending it as in previous years. The first phase will include FY 2020 cap-subject H-1B petitions requesting a change of status and the second phase will include all other FY 2020 cap-subject petitions.

Starting April 1, FY 2020 cap-subject H-1B petitioners requesting a change of status on their Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, may request premium processing by concurrently filing Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service. However, to prioritize data entry for cap-subject H-1B petitions, USCIS will not begin premium processing for these petitions immediately. USCIS will begin premium processing for these petitions no later than May 20, 2019, and will notify the public before premium processing begins for these petitions. If a petitioner does not file Form I-907 concurrently with an FY 2020 H-1B cap-subject petition requesting a change of status, the petitioner must wait until premium processing begins to submit Form I-907. Until premium processing begins for these petitions, USCIS will reject any Form I-907 that is not filed concurrently with a cap-subject Form I-129. Petitioners must appropriately select response “b” for Item 4 in Part 2 of Form I-129 to be eligible to concurrently file Form I-907.

Premium processing for all other FY 2020 cap-subject H-1B petitions will not begin until at least June 2019. Cap-subject petitioners not requesting a change of status may not submit their premium processing request concurrently with their H-1B petition. These petitioners will be eligible to upgrade to premium processing by filing Form I-907 once premium processing begins for this group. USCIS will notify the public with a confirmed date for premium processing for cap-subject petitioners not requesting a change of status.

At this time, premium processing for H-1B petitions that are exempt from the cap, such as extension of stay requests, remains available.

New H-1B Data Hub

USCIS is also announcing the new H-1B Employer Data Hub that will be available on uscis.gov on April 1. The data hub is part of USCIS’ continued effort to increase the transparency of the H-1B program by allowing the public to search for H-1B petitioners by fiscal year, NAICS industry code, company name, city, state, or zip code. This will give the public the ability to calculate approval and denial rates and to review which employers are using the H-1B program.

New H-1B Cap Selection Process

In January, the Department of Homeland Security announced a final rule amending regulations governing cap-subject H-1B petitions, including those that may be eligible for the advanced degree exemption. The final rule reverses the order by which USCIS selects H-1B petitions under the H-1B regular cap and the advanced degree exemption, which will be in effect for the FY 2020 cap season. This simple change increases the chances that more of these visas will be granted to those with an advanced degree from a U.S. institution of higher education.

The H-1B program allows companies in the United States to temporarily employ foreign workers in occupations that require the application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific specialty, or its equivalent. Congress has set a cap of 65,000 H-1B visas per fiscal year. An advanced degree exemption from the H-1B cap is available for 20,000 beneficiaries who have earned a U.S. master’s degree or higher from a U.S.

institution of higher education. The agency will monitor the number of petitions received and notify the public when the H-1B numerical allocations have been met.

For more information on the H-1B cap, and to subscribe to H-1B cap season email updates, visit the H-1B FY 2020 Cap Season page. For current Form I-129 processing times, visit the Check Case Processing Times page.

 

[Spartan]

Just now, bavaluu said:

kotha rules aa ?

yes

[Spartan]

Layman terms...

H1-B cap applications ki May 20th nunchi Premium eligible, kaani a May 20th catogery lo ravali ante..applicatiojn to paatu Premium ki apply cheyali..

Non-cap applicaitons ki Premium Processing will start (not guaranteed) from June 20th...daniki open chesinappudu apply cheskovali...

 

Cap eligible ayi undi.. PP apply cheyakapote, you will be thrown into general category for PP

[tacobell fan]

Confusing ga undi. PP already started for those who don't subject to FY-2020 malli vallaki June 2019 antadu enti 

[panipoori]

Only fresh applications ki ee rules right?

[Spartan]

Just now, panipoori said:

Only fresh applications ki ee rules right?

yes FY2020 fiscal ki

[Spartan]

3 minutes ago, tacobell fan said:

Confusing ga undi. PP already started for those who don't subject to FY-2020 malli vallaki June 2019 antadu enti 

this is about applications for FY2020 man...kotta poragallaki.

[tacobell fan]

Just now, Spartan said:

this is about applications for FY2020 man...kotta poragallaki.

endo ee lolli. Oka proper process ledu bongu ledu. 

[Bondu_Babu]

What about ext .. same client same employer 

[Spartan]

Just now, Bondu_Babu said:

What about ext .. same client same employer 

kotta applications ki matrame ani clear ga undi kada....

[Spartan]

1 minute ago, tacobell fan said:

endo ee lolli. Oka proper process ledu bongu ledu. 

its clear no...

pata extensions, amendments, transfers gurinchi kaadu e news..

it is for new applications Fy2020 vallaki ani..

[Bondu_Babu]

Just now, Spartan said:

kotta applications ki matrame ani clear ga undi kada....

Nvu confirm chesthe maku more than happy uncle 😀

[tacobell fan]

1 minute ago, Spartan said:

its clear no...

pata extensions, amendments, transfers gurinchi kaadu e news..

it is for new applications Fy2020 vallaki ani..

every year vadi istam vachinattu announcements chestunnadu kada. There is no guarantee that they won't stop PP for extensions/transfers. Okka proper process ledu antunna.