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Shankar
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Guestbook Entry for Anurag Dwivedi , United States
Name
Anurag Dwivedi
Country
United States
State
VA
USCIS Office, Callowhill St. Philadelphia PA
State
PA
Date: 06/02/2008
Time: 2:00 PM
Place: USCIS office, Callowhill St. Philadelphia PA
CIS Reinstates Limited I-140 Premium Processing - Updated 2/27/09
The news item and related documents are available here:
http://www.immigration.com/newslette...prmprocss.html
Please note, for now (June 2008), premium processing is only available if you meet ALL of the current requirements:
1. Your are currently on H-1;
2. Your H-1 status is expiring within 60 days when you apply for I-140 premium processing; and
3. You are not eligible to receive 1-year H-1 extensions because your labor certification was filed less than one year ago.
USCIS Expedite Criteria
This issue has come up several times. Here is what USCIS says:
USCIS Considerations to expedite Cases
All expedite requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and are granted at the discretion of the Director. The criteria are as follows:
* Severe financial loss to company or individual
* Extreme emergent situation
* Humanitarian situation
* Nonprofit status of requesting organization in furtherance of the cultural and social interests of the United States
Basic Criteria for Extraordinary Ability
This morning, I was working on explaining to a client (whom I respect greatly), one of the foremost musicians from India, how EB1 (Extraordinary Ability) category applies to musicians and performers. As I was sending him the basic information on EB1 category, I thought I will share the general criteria with all of you. This information is for EA, generally and applies to all fields - not just music. See attached.
Regards to all. Rajiv.
K Visa Services and Fees
For information on the K1 / K3 process, please visit:
https://immigration.com/visa/k-visa/k-visa-overview
Fee schedule for K-1 Visa classifications (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
| Fee Type | Amount | Payable To | Responsible for Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal fee | $2,200 |
Nonimmigrant Visas
B Visa Services and Fees
Fee schedule for B-1/B-2 visa classification (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
Nonimmigrant Visas
EB-2 National Interest Waivers (NIW) Services and Fees
The fee schedule for Green Card through NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVERS:
| 1. |
Legal Fees: Stage 1: I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Payable at the commencement of the case:
Stage 2: Consular Processing or I-485, Application to Adjust Status: Payable at the time of the Consular Processing or I-485 petition preparation: |
Green Card
EB-3 (Schedule A) Physical Therapists Services and Fees
The fee schedule for EB-3 (Schedule A) Physical Therapists:
| 1. |
Legal Fees: Stage 1: I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Payable at the commencement of the case:
Stage 2: Consular Processing or I-485, Application to Adjust Status: Payable at the time of the Consular Processing or I-485 petition preparation: |
Profession/Occupation
EB-2 (NIW) Physicians Services and Fees
The fee schedule for Green Card for PHYSICIANS WORKING IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS:
| 1. |
Legal Fees: Stage 1: I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Payable at the commencement of the case:
Stage 2: Consular Processing or I-485, Application to Adjust Status: Payable at the time of the Consular Processing or I-485 petition preparation: |
Profession/Occupation
EB-4 Religious Workers Services and Fees
The fee schedule for EB-4:
| 1. |
Legal Fees: Stage 1: I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Payable at the commencement of the case:
Stage 2: Consular Processing or I-485, Application to Adjust Status: Payable at the time of the Consular Processing or I-485 petition preparation: |
Green Card
H Visa Services and Fees
Fee schedule for H-1 classification (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
Note: For governmental Requests For Evidence (RFEs), we charge extra based upon the complexity of the issue(s)
Note: USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees as of March 1, 2026, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-increase-premium-process…
Nonimmigrant Visas
EB-2 / EB-3 PERM Services and Fees
The fee schedule for green card through labor certifications as follows:
| 1. |
Legal Fees: In consideration of professional services rendered and to be rendered, employer and/or beneficiary agree to pay legal fees as follows: Stage 1: PERM (Labor Certification) |
Green Card
EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Alien, Outstanding Researcher/Professor OR International Managers Services and Fees
The fee schedule for Green Card through Extraordinary Ability Alien, Outstanding Researcher/Professor, and Multinational Manager (fees are payable by personal checks) is as follows:
| 1. |
Legal Fees: Payable at the commencement of the case:
Stage 2: Consular Processing or I-485, Application to Adjust Status: |
Green Card
EB-2 (Schedule A) Exceptional Ability/Advanced Degree Alien Services and Fees
The fee schedule for Green Card through EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY/ADVANCED DEGREE ALIEN (Schedule A- Group II):
| 1. |
Legal Fees: Stage 1: I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker Payable at the commencement of the case:
Stage 2: Consular Processing or I-485, Application to Adjust Status: Payable at the time of the Consular Processing or I-485 petition preparation: |
Green Card
EB-3 (Schedule A) Nurses Services and Fees
The fee schedule for EB-3 (Schedule A) NURSES:
| 1. |
Legal Fees: Payable at the commencement of the case:
Stage 2: Consular Processing or I-485, Application to Adjust Status: Payable at the time of the Consular Processing or I-485 petition preparation: |
Profession/Occupation
J Visa Services and Fees
J-1 VISA WAIVER (Conrad State 30, Extreme Hardship, No Objection)
Note: The fee schedule for J visa (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
Note: USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees as of March 1, 2026, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-increase-premium-process…
Nonimmigrant Visas
L Visa Services and Fees
Note: If the case is likely to be complicated, we may charge higher amounts for legal fees.
For governmental Requests For Evidence (RFEs), we charge extra based upon the complexity of the issue(s).
Note: USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees as of March 1, 2026, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-increase-premium-process…
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Nonimmigrant Visas
TN Visa Services and Fees
Fee schedule for TN classification (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
Note: USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees as of March 1, 2026, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-increase-premium-process…
Nonimmigrant Visas
O Visa Services and Fees
Fee schedule for O classification (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
Note: USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees as of March 1, 2026, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-increase-premium-processing-fees
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Nonimmigrant Visas
P Visa Services and Fees
Fee schedule for P classification (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
Note: USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees as of March 1, 2026, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-increase-premium-processing-fees
Nonimmigrant Visas
R Visa Services and Fees
The fee schedule for R classification (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
Note: USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees as of March 1, 2026, https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-increase-premium-process…