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        Original Date AnnouncedMarch 20, 2018USCIS announces a suspension of premium processing for H-1B cap-subject petitions, including petitions seeking an exemption for individuals with a U.S. master’s degree or higher, until September 10, 2018. USCIS states that the pause will allow it to process "long-pending petitions" that have been sidelined as premium requests have grown. [ID #503] USCIS Notice: USCIS Will Temporarily Suspend Premium Processing for Fiscal Year 2019 H-1B Cap PetitionsEffective DateApril 2, 2018Subsequent Trump and Court ActionMarch 20, 2018USCIS Notice: Premium Processing Begins for Remaining H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions on June 10USCIS resumes premium processing for cap-subject H-1B petitions. View DocumentSubsequent Trump and Court ActionAugust 26, 2018USCIS News Alert: USCIS Extends and Expands Suspension of Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions to Reduce DelaysOn August 28, 2018, USCIS announces an extension of the suspension until February 19, 2019, as well as an expansion of its coverage to include additional types of H-1B petitions. Starting on June 10, 2019, USCIS will accept 15-day premium processing requests for all remaining FY 2020 H-1B cap cases. View DocumentCurrent StatusFully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy StatusStatus: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedAgencies Affected: USCIS
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