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Premium Processing Clock Was Stopped For My Case
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My status says "Premium Processing Clock Was Stopped For My Case". What does it mean for my case?
What usually happens after "Premium Processing Clock Was Stopped For My Case", and how long does it take?
What should I do if I have "Premium Processing Clock Was Stopped For My Case" and nothing arrives?
What people report
- Case status changed to “Premium Processing Clock Was Stopped For My Case” after the poster sent an RFE response last week. r/h1b · 26 comments · 2026-09-30
- H-1B extension with an RFE response has been stuck for 50 days on the premium processing clock stopped status and not yet approved. r/h1b · 6 comments · 2026-09-30
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Official USCIS wording
On September 3, 2026, we stopped the processing of your premium-processing case, Receipt Number XXXXXXXXXXXXX, and sent you a notice explaining why we took this action. This notice describes what you need to do to resume processing of your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. You must respond to the notice within the time it specifies. Your premium-processing receipt notice contains contact information for direct inquiries on your case. If you move, contact the premium-processing unit directly to update your address.
The numbers
27
cases I track in this state
I-129
most common form
Which forms show this
| Form | Cases |
|---|---|
| I-129 | 27 |