A recent post on social media has brought attention to delays in the National Interest Waiver (NIW) processing by USCIS, specifically regarding premium processing. A plaintiff in the Saghafi case reported waiting 16 months for a decision on their NIW application, despite paying for premium processing. Ultimately, the NIW was approved six months late, after the applicant had already received approval for an EB-1 visa. The individual has not received a refund for the premium processing fee, even after nine months since the approval.
Key Details:
- NIW processing time: 16 months, with premium processing fee paid.
- Approval received six months later than expected.
- Applicant had already obtained EB-1 approval during the delay.
- No refund issued for premium processing after nine months.
This situation raises concerns for other applicants relying on premium processing to expedite their immigration cases. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @NewRTh17