EB1A Processing Time Tracker 2026
Current USCIS I-140 EB1A processing times by service center. Updated monthly from the USCIS processing times tool.
| Service Center | Regular Processing | Premium Processing | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
Nebraska Service Center NSC | ~5 months – ~10 months | 15 business days | Stable |
Texas Service Center TSC | ~5 months – ~10 months | 15 business days | Stable |
NSC: Premium processing available. Verify current times at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ before advising clients.
TSC: Premium processing available. Verify current times at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ before advising clients.
Premium Processing: What 15 Business Days Means
Premium processing guarantees an I-140 decision within 15 business days (approximately 3 calendar weeks) of receipt. USCIS can issue an approval, denial, RFE, or Notice of Intent to Deny within that window. If USCIS issues an RFE, the 15-day clock resets after the response is submitted.
Premium processing does not affect the quality of adjudication — it affects only the speed. It is most useful when: (a) the I-140 approval is needed urgently for a concurrent I-485 filing, (b) a client's H-1B status requires the I-140 approval before an extension is possible, or (c) the applicant needs to begin the Priority Date clock for their country of birth as soon as possible.
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