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USCIS Expands Premium Processing for Applicants Seeking to Change into F, M, or J Nonimmigrant Status

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USCIS AlertsJune 12, 2023

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USCIS now offers premium processing for Form I-539 (status change) applications when the applicant is changing to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 nonimmigrant status. Premium processing typically speeds up decisions in exchange for a fee. Online filing of the premium processing request form is also available.

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the expansion of premium processing for applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and seeking a change of status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 nonimmigrant status. Online filing of Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, will also be available for these applicants.

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