Estimated Start Times for H1-B Applicants
Initial H-1B Petition
If Applicant is OUTSIDE the US, our office will mail the Original Approval Notice along with a copy of the H-1B petition. Applicant then must apply for H-1B visa stamp at US Embassy unless visa-exempt. Applicant may not enter the US more than 10 days prior to the start date listed on the Approval Notice.
| Estimated Processing Time From Day ISSS Receives a Complete H-1B Application Until H-1B Can Begin Working: | Filed With Premium Processing: | Without Premium Processing: |
6—10 Weeks |
3—4 Months |
If Applicant is INSIDE the US, the applicant cannot begin working until the start date listed on the H-1B Petition and our office has received the ORIGINAL Approval Notice
| Estimated Processing Time From Day ISSS Receives a Complete H-1B Application Until H-1B Can Begin Working | Filed With Premium Processing: | Without Premium Processing: |
| 4—8 Weeks | 4—5 Months |
Extension H-1B Petition
Please note that after our office files an Extension H-1B Petition, the employee may work for 240 days beyond the expiration date on the current Approval Notice expiration date provided USCIS receives the H petition PRIOR to current expiration date. Travel outside the US may be complicated during this waiting period. Please contact ISSS for further information as Premium Processing may be necessary. Estimated Length of Time to Receive Receipt Notice: 2-4 Weeks; Estimated Length of Time to Receive Approval Notice: 12-16 Weeks
Amendment H-1B Petition
Please note that after our office files an Amendment H-1B Petition, the employee may not begin the new position until our office receives a Receipt Notice from USCIS. Travel outside the US may be complicated during this waiting period. Please contact ISSS for further information as Premium Processing may be necessary. Estimated Length of Time to Receive Receipt Notice: 2-4 Weeks; Estimated Length of Time to Receive Approval Notice: 12-16 Weeks
Transfer H-1B Petition
Please note that after our office files an Extension a Transfer H-1B Petition, the employee may not begin employment at Temple University until our office receives a Receipt Notice from USCIS. Travel outside the US may be complicated during this waiting period. Please contact ISSS for further information as Premium Processing may be necessary. Estimated Length of Time to Receive Receipt Notice: 2-4 Weeks; Estimated Length of Time to Receive Approval Notice: 12-16 Weeks
