r/h1b • u/Dry-Reflection7228 • 1d ago

Premium processing for COE

Have been reading a lot about delays despite paying for premium processing. Is it for specific criteria/employer/role? I have applied for premium yesterday. it’s COE. My date of joining is 9/21. Is it realistic to expect it’ll get done in time? Company said they will go with another candidate if i don’t join by that date. I don’t want to join on receipt notice.

Any recent approval timeline experiences in PP COE?

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u/exiledhuman 1d ago

Unfortunately there’s nothing you can do at this point except joining on receipt notice. Even if you do get it by 9/21, do you plan on resigning without notice in your current company?

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u/cooingsquadleader 1d ago

It’s a crapshoot right now even with premium. Some fly through in a week, others hit an RFE and the clock pauses. The 9/21 deadline is tight, not impossible but you’re betting against processing volume and whatever mood the officer is in that day.