Premium Processing is an optional service that allows petitioners to request expedited adjudication of certain immigration applications. Under the updated fee structure, costs for Premium Processing have increased across multiple petition types.

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USCIS has confirmed that Premium Processing timelines remain unchanged, with adjudication generally completed within 15 calendar days (or 45 days for certain categories, such as multinational executive and manager petitions).

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What Employers and Applicants Should Know

• The increased fees apply to new Premium Processing requests submitted on or after 1 March 2026. Any request postmarked on or after this date must include the updated Premium Processing fee for the specific benefit being requested.Regular (standard) processing fees and timelines remain unaffected.
• Employers should factor the higher Premium Processing costs into immigration planning and budgeting, particularly for time-sensitive assignments.

We recommend reviewing current immigration strategies to determine whether Premium Processing remains the most cost-effective option for your organization.

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For full details, please refer to the official USCIS announcement:
https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-increase-premium-processing-fees

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Contact and Disclaimer

Should you have any questions regarding the above information, or require assistance with your immigration or global mobility matters, please don’t hesitate to contact our legal team at Hudson McKenzie. You can reach us by email at londoninfo@hudsonmckenzie.com or by telephone at +44 (0) 20 3318 5794.

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The information provided in this blog is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice.