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COS or EOS Processing Issues
[Q] What are the fees for COS and Premium Processing?
As of September 16, 2010, the I-907 Premium Processing Request fee is:
$1,000. Note: If you are requesting Premium Processing on a form type and classification that is Premium eligible, the $1000.00 Premium processing fee is required in addition to all other filing fees required by the application to be processed. Checks should be made payable to Department of Homeland Security.
In addition, there is regular $320 I-129 filing fee for E petition for the principal E worker.
And then, there is I-539 change of nonimmigrant status fling fee for dependents, which is $300.Read more
[Q] What are the filing fees for I-129, I-539 or I-907 Premium Processing Request forms?
Because USCIS procedures can change all the time, the best way to check for current filing fees is to read the Instructions for the relevant USCIS forms. You can follow below steps to obtain Instructions for all USCIS forms.
1. Go to www.uscis.gov, which is the official website for the USCIS.
2. Click the "Forms" Menu at the top left.
3. Find appropriate form and click it.
4. You will see Instructions PDF file at the bottom. Click it to read the instructions which contain detailed information on the filing fees and where to file the form, etc. You have to read it very carefully.
[Q] To which USCIS Service Center do I submit forms for COS or EOS?
Because USCIS procedures can change all the time, the best way to check is to read the Instructions for the relevant USCIS forms. You can follow below steps to obtain Instructions for all USCIS forms.
1. Go to www.uscis.gov, which is the official website for the USCIS.
2. Click the "Forms" Menu at the top left.
3. Find appropriate form and click it.
4. You will see Instructions PDF file at the bottom. Click it to read the instructions which contain detailed information on the filing fees and where to file the form, etc. You have to read it very carefully.Read more
[Q] For change of status to E-2 or E-1, which USCIS forms do I need to file?
If you as a principal applicant is applying alone, then you just need to file I-129 form, but if you have dependent spouse or children, they need to file additional I-539 form.
[Q] How long does the Premium Processing Service take to get the case adjudicated?
In less than 3 weeks, or in the event of a RFE, around 4 weeks. Of course, additional Premium Processing Service fee is required, but it might be worth it.
[Q] I entered the U.S. on tourist visa and changed status to E-2. Can I now travel outside the U.S.?
You can travel outside the U.S., but you may not be able to return. :) In order to be able to return to the U.S., you have to obtain a "visa" in your passport. Just because you obtained a E status via a COS does not mean you will be able to obtain an E visa from the American Embassy. There are a myriad reasons for this. Therefore, whenever you decide to leave the U.S. to apply for an E visa at the American Embassy, it is strongly recommended that you consult in advance with an experienced E visa immigration attorney.